Security Tips for Travelers
[1] Scan important travel documents and store them in your e-mail account — This allows you to easily access your passport, passport photos, visa, airline tickets, itinerary, etc., securely via e-mail. [2] Pack only one or two credit cards — Decide on one or two credit cards that are accepted worldwide and leave all other cards at home. Call the credit-card vendors and let them know which countries you will be going to and also the timeframe of your travel. [3] Don’t pack your Social Security card or bank checkbook — A Social Security number (SSN)and address are the only information needed to steal an identity, and a stolen check is a gateway to a banking account. Leave behind any other cards or documents you may routinely carry that contain your SSN. [4] Store valuables in the hotel safe — Valuables include your cash, credit cards and, especially, your passport. After all, what could be more valuable than your ability to return home? [5] Avoid free wireless networks — Do ...