Title: Staying Safe While Traveling


Hello,

Traveling to a new country or state is exciting. You get to
experience new people, food, attractions and culture. Yet, with
traveling comes risks and knowing how to keep yourself and your
personal information safe while abroad is extremely important,
especially at a time where scams and thieves run rampant.

When it comes to traveling there are a few red flags to be aware
of before you set off on your newest adventure. 

Public Wifi
Public wifi can be a real lifesaver when you are bored at the
airport. It can help you kill time when waiting on a delayed flight
or layover. However, Public wifi can be a gold mine for information
thieves who can hack into your mobile devices and steal personal
information and passwords that could cost you your identity or
financial security. 

Invest in a portable router that has your own hotspot with secured
(password protected) internet. 

Password Protection
Most people use their phone constantly throughout the day and some
don’t want to bother with setting up password protection on their devices. 
They see it as a small inconvenience to type in their password. 

Yet with new techs like fingerprint scanning and facial recognition,
setting up a passcode on your device can save you from stolen information
if your phone ends up in the wrong hands. 

You should also consider enabling your location services so that your
phone can be tracked if stolen. 

Be Aware of your Surroundings
Keep in mind that theft can take place anywhere, from a busy street,
interesting tourist attraction where you might end up distracted and
caught off guard to an unmonitored hotel room.  The best thing you
can do is always be aware of your surroundings and take precautions
to protect your valuables.    One of the most common items that is on the radar of thieves is
your credit cards, passport and currency which means you’ll want
to go the distance in safeguarding these items by placing them in
RFID sleeves and keeping them in secured compartments.    If you end up being a victim of theft while traveling abroad, begin
by writing down everything that is missing and then file a police
report for immediate help.  If you aren’t sure who to contact,
reach out to a local American embassy who will be able to point you
in the right direction.

Always have a contingency plan!  Create copies of important documents
so you can show police what was taken and always leave multiple forms
of contact with the local authorities after reporting a crime so they
can follow up with you. Providing an email address is often better
than providing an International phone number that may not deliver
messages you in time. 

That's it for today. In tomorrow's email, I'll talk to you about
how you can save money on your next trip with just a few small
changes to the way you travel.

Don't miss it!


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