As the festive season approaches, rising crime rates serve as a stark reminder of the risks consumers face. With the festive season around the corner, everyone is looking to give, receive, and take part in the holiday spirit. But the holiday cheer also brings heightened risks as criminals target unsuspecting consumers. Two recent high-profile jewellery heists - one at Clearwater Mall and another at the Winifred Mandela Precinct in Bryanston - highlight the growing risks consumers face. In both incidents, thieves made off with a substantial amount, serving as stark reminders of the need to stay vigilant. Tarina Vlok, Managing Director at Elite Risk Acceptances (a high net-worth insurer and subsidiary of Old Mutual Insure) joins us on the line to offer essential tips on how to stay protected this festive season.