Beware! Don't fall victim to impostors and rogues .

Beware! Don't fall victim to impostors and rogues .
Dr Abe V Rotor
Living with Nature - School on Blog [avrotor.blogspot.com]

I am reprinting this article after I was "robbed" by an optometrist ten times (or more) the price of a pair of lens replacement.
Optical pollution. Sunglasses you don't really need. It's a wasteful fashion, a fad, a signature boasting. Don't be fooled.  You will be roused from your good rest and leisure by the thought that you have been robbed by a man in white in a place so innocently clean and bright.  As a victim you blame yourself vis-a-vis the opportunist and others involved.  Self-pity.develops a sense of guilty that seeps into anger.

Lesson:  Beware! Don't fall victim to opportunists, impostors, rogues, and the like.  Promise yourself never again!

These are ten tips to protect yourself, your loved ones, other people and your community.
1. Have presence of mind always.
2. Don't be too confident and trusting.
3. Avoid unlikely places and hour of the day.
4. It is good to be with somebody or group you know.
5. Distance yourself from suspicious characters.
6. Dress simply and leave your valuable at home.
7. Screen and limit access of personal information about you.
8. Be prepared for contingencies. Be security-conscious always.
9. Keep emergency phone numbers and addresses ready at fingertips.10. Attend seminars and workshops on safety and security.
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Earlier I wrote this article on request by our radio audience on Paaralang Bayan sa Himpapawid (People's School-on-Air). Since this is a lesson which our participants are encouraged to share personal experiences, it might as well be helpful to our blog followers and viewers to give their comments, preferably on something that will further make the topic informative and functional.

Lesson on defunct Paaralang Bayan sa Himpapawid with Ms Melly C Tenorio
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Read more about eyeglass fraud on the Internet

How to Avoid Being Gouged When Buying Eyeglasses.
How badly are we being ripped off on eyewear?