THE FIFTH SCAM OF THE SEASON
PROTECT YOUR DIGITAL LIFE™
Posting “I’m off to St. Moritz for two weeks” can sound harmless, but it signals your absence to anyone watching. Criminals can use that information for physical theft or targeted phishing when you’re away.
Warning signs
- Generating social media posts highlighting your upcoming trip or posting photos that expose your location
- Checking in to restaurants and places of interest online, or tagging your location
- Not updating your home security or devices before leaving
How to stay safe
- Delay posting about upcoming trips until after you return
- Use privacy settings to limit who sees your travel information
- Set up away modes for smart home systems so that lights and cameras operate automatically
- Ensure devices are secured before departure