Safety and Security
Many of you are arriving from metropolitan areas larger than Boston, so you may be familiar with issues of crime in crowded cities and suburban areas. We suggest you follow the rule of caution when you are uncertain about your new surroundings, new transactions, and new acquaintances.
After living in the Boston area for a time, you will gradually come to know what is essential for your own and your family’s well-being. In the meantime, we offer the following information for your consideration.
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While you are in the U.S., it’s a good idea to register with your home country’s embassy or consulate.
Identity theft is when a person takes your personal information and pretends to be you. This crime is becoming more common in the U.S., and it can be very complicated to fix an identity theft situation.