Tips: Protect Personal Data On Vacation

  • Jun 12, 2007

TraceSecurity offers 10 tips that consumers should practice while on vacation to ensure their personal data is not compromised by unsuspecting ID thieves.

  • Bring travelers checks -- leave personal checks at home.
  • Only bring the credit cards you intend to use and never use your debit card as a credit card while traveling.
  • Write down the phone numbers of the credit cards your using in case you lose them or they're stolen.
  • Limit your exposure by removing anything from your wallet or purse that you won't need while on vacation.
  • Use hotel registered Wi-Fi or land lines and don't access web sites that contain your personal financial data or other confidential information.
  • Avoid carrying large amounts of cash and use traveler's checks when Possible.
  • Exchange currency before you travel.
  • If using an ATM, use the one(s) located inside, not outside of a Building.
  • Keep all receipts.
  • When you return from a trip, be sure to review all banking and credit card statements thoroughly.

"The summer vacation season remains a close second to the winter holiday season as being one of the most lucrative times for ID thieves to strike unsuspecting consumers," said Jim Stickley, CTO and co-founder of TraceSecurity. "People are out of their element, have their guard down and are spending lots of money while vacationing during the summer time-an opportune time for ID thieves to strike without any knowledge by the victim."

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