Unfortunately, hostage-taking is not only a plot for a Hollywood action movie, but also the harsh realities of life. Robberies and terror attacks are difficult to insure against, but you can prevent your kidnapping. Knowing how to behave in a threatening situation will help you maintain your health, and sometimes even your life.
Instructions
Step 1
It cannot be said who is most exposed to such a risk - women and men, old people, children and adolescents are being taken hostage. There is a high probability of becoming a victim of kidnapping among politicians, big businessmen and their families, but such people, as a rule, take care of their protection.
Step 2
You cannot completely protect yourself from the threat of becoming a hostage, but you are able to minimize the risk. To begin with, you should not get involved in dangerous adventures on your own. Pay off debts on time and fulfill your obligations, do not work with unaccounted cash, do not cooperate with persons about whom you know for certain that they have connections in the underworld.
Step 3
Explore the surroundings near your home. If you know this area like the back of your hand, you will notice any changes that lead you to bad thoughts, and you will be able to change the route. It is better to choose several ways in which you will go to the most frequently visited places: work, shop, gym, for a walk with the dog.
Step 4
When moving around the city, choose crowded, well-lit streets. Try to keep your distance from people, especially when passing entrances or approaching bends. If you suspect that you are being followed, abruptly change your route: go to the mall, go down the metro.
Step 5
Keep your ignition keys ready when heading to your car. The same should be done when approaching the entrance: get the keys to the apartment in advance.
Step 6
Get in the habit of carrying a recording device with you. If you start to be threatened, you will always have the opportunity to write down the words of the offender and turn this evidence to the police.
Step 7
If your suspicions were justified, and they really intend to kidnap you, you should not knock out a wedge with a wedge and resort to the help of criminal structures. It would be much better if you go to law enforcement.
