Off the street because they will have six or ten or 12 incidents before they are apprehended. I had my earbuds on. I wasnt listening. I was playing on my phone. Reporter Anthony Smith was distracted when he was attacked. Personal Security Experts say that was his devastating mistake. The most important thing is to be aware of your surroundings. You have to watch whats happening around you. I didnt see nothing. I dont stare at people. Reporter 71yearold Carmen Rivera said she didnt make eye contact with her attacker before he slashed her face. But the expert says thats a must in protecting yourself. You want to know what this person looks like. You want to put a little scare into them also that they are thinking this person is looking me over now and maybe this person isnt the victim that im going to pick and move on to someone else. Reporter and our security expert said if you are attacked, fight back scream bring attention to yourself. You need all the eyes that you can get to identif