U.S. banks were robbed more than 4,000 times last year, according to the FBI. If you witness a robbery, security experts say, your first priority should be to avoid making a bad situation worse. Margarette Burnette of NerdWallet summarized some tips from the experts to keep yourself safe. Here are 5 steps to take if you’re in a bank robbery:
- Stay calm
- Observe the robber, if you can
- Don’t try to be a hero
- Cooperate, within reason
- Don’t compare notes with other witnesses