Saturday, 24 October 2026

Host says the world has become so unsafe, with people impersonating police officers, and asks listeners how they protect themselves in public spaces.

The host says she never uses her phone in public, keeps it in a bag, and chooses her bag carefully when going out.

A listener says she checks her surroundings in parking lots, doesn't sit scrolling in her car, and locks the doors before leaving.

Host urges people needing help in malls to go to security guards or shop staff rather than approaching strangers, saying she turned away a woman asking for directions.

For a festive-season finance clean-up, the National Debt Council's director advises starting with your credit report, which lists debts, instalments, and outstanding balances.