“For the love of all that’s sane, do NOT buy a phone cover that can also hold your money, credit cards, and ID. This has to be the worst thing ever invented. You lose everything in one fell swoop.”

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"Keep your hand on your cellphone as much as possible, and don’t use easy codes like your birthday."

"Let your family or significant others know that you will try these things in similar situations. If you go missing, they can inform law enforcement, and they will keep an eye out for these signs."

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