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Loss Prevention for Laptop Computers
Portable computers (laptops) are especially vulnerable to theft. Tips to assist in the prevention of theft losses include:
- Lock up laptops when not in use, or at least put them in drawers out of sight.
- Carry your laptop in a tote bag or briefcase instead of in a laptop carrying case. Laptop carrying cases inform potential thieves that you are carrying an expensive and easily portable piece of equipment.
- Keep your laptop with you at all times. Thieves often will wait for owners who fail to keep vigilant. Common opportunities for theft are:
- Placing your laptop on an airport X-ray belt and becoming delayed in the line for the metal detector, so that your laptop is unattended at the belt's exit.
- Do not check laptops in checked baggage when traveling.
- Setting your laptop on the ground while you wait for transportation.
- Setting your laptop on the seat besides you in a crowded bus or train
- Placing your laptop on an airport X-ray belt and becoming delayed in the line for the metal detector, so that your laptop is unattended at the belt's exit.
Note: Theft of an unattended laptop computer is not covered.