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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The holiday shopping season means more shoppers out in the stores – which means more possible targets for thieves and criminals.

Experts say that whether in an indoor shopping mall or an an outdoor shopping center like the Country Club Plaza, people need to pay attention and be aware of their surroundings.

FOX 4’s Kathy Quinn is Working for You with more on what you can do – from taking money out of an ATM to parking your car – to be safe this holiday season.

Click here for more information about former FBI agent Jeff Lanza’s book, “Pistols to Press.”