Tips on Fayetteville Warnings or Dangers – Stay Safe!

Warnings or Dangers in Fayetteville

Home to Ft. Bragg, Fayetteville is a city with a patriotic spirit. Unfortunately, it also has its share of crime, and visitors should be mindful of warnings and dangers.

Protect Your Valuables

If you make big purchases like HDTVs, do not put the boxes outside for the trash pick-up, as you don’t want to advertise what you have to would-be thieves.

Always lock your doors and windows. Make sure your valuables are insured and don’t keep them in your car or hotel room where they’ll be visible to others. Keep them locked in the hotel safe.

“Good Samaritan” Traps

Fayetteville residents advise not stopping for people who appear to need help. Robberies, muggings, and sexual assaults have been widely reported. A perpetrator will often pose as an individual in distress (usually as a woman being attacked). When some one stops to help, their possessions are forcibly taken or their car is stolen. Unsavory characters are frequently armed with guns or knives, so it’s best to avoid them. Look out for people loitering in lock cages behind homes and businesses, as they may be looking for something to make off with. Some of them may also be under the influence of drugs and alcohol, so it’s best not to try to interact with them.

Protect Yourself

Be especially careful when venturing out by yourself. Be aware of your surroundings and try to avoid driving between 11 pm and 4:30 am, when there are likely to be more drunk drivers on the road. Going just two blocks from a safe area can put you in a dangerous neighborhood.

Editor’s Note:  The information on this page was compiled using real traveler reviews about warnings or dangers in Fayetteville.