Personal Safety & Independent Living

When using an ATM, what should you do to protect your information?

• Leave the receipt behind
• Share your PIN with others
• Cover the keypad when entering your PIN
• Use an ATM in a secluded area

Which of these is NOT a safe way to dispose of medication?

• Flush it down the toilet
• Mix it with an unappealing substance and place it in a sealed container
• Return it to a pharmacy's drug take-back program
• Throw it in the trash in a sealed container

What should you do if you see a suspicious package in a public place?

• Ignore it
• Open it
• Report it to authorities
• Move it to a different location

What should you do if someone online asks you to send them money?

• Send them the money without hesitation
• Ask for their bank account details
• Report the user and block them
• Offer to send them a check instead

What is the safest way to carry your backpack on public transportation?

• Open and easy to access
• Wearing it on one shoulder
• Holding it tightly in front of you
• Leaving it unattended

What should you do if you smell gas in your home?

• Light a candle to find the leak

• Open the windows and call 911

• Do nothing

• Start using electrical appliances

What's a safe way to store sharp objects in the kitchen?

• On the counter
• In a drawer with a protective cover
• In a crowded cabinet
• On the floor

What is the best way to ensure your privacy when using public Wi-Fi?

• Use a VPN (Virtual Private Network)
• Share personal information freely
• Use the same password for all accounts
• Log in to all your accounts at once

What should you do if you receive a call from a number you don't recognize?

• Answer and provide your personal information
• Ignore the call and let it go to voicemail
• Save the number in your contacts
• Call them back immediately

What should you do if a stranger asks to use your phone?

• Give them your phone without question

• Tell them your phone number

• Politely say no

• Let them use your phone but stand very close