Safe Summer Travel - Ready to Travel Again?
Ready to hit the road or get on a plane for a quick getaway or extended vacation again? It’s a whole new world up in the air and, of course, on the ground, and identity thieves have not skipped a beat. Whether selling data on the dark web or creating fake accounts, identity thieves have created more ways to steal personal information. The next time you travel, it’s essential that you bring these six identity protection tips with you before, during, and after your trip.
Before
#1 Clear your wallet or purse. Only carry what you need for the trip, such as your driver’s license and essential credit and debit cards.
#2 Pack ProtectMyID®. When you activate your free ProtectMyID® membership powered by Experian®, you get access to exclusive AAA member-only features, including credit monitoring, Lost Wallet Protection, and 24-Hour Resolution support.
During
#3 Avoid public Wi-Fi; it’s easy to hack. If you must use it, don’t share any sensitive personal information while on the network.
#4 Don’t overshare on social media. Wait until you return to post your memories. Don’t advertise that you’re away; it alerts fraudsters.
After
#5 Check your bank and credit card accounts for unexpected changes.
#6 Change your passwords if you accessed important accounts on public internet while away.
There’s a new identity theft victim every two seconds.1 Visit AAA.com/IDTheft to activate your free plan today. A $49 annual value.
1 2019 Identity Fraud Study, Javelin Strategy & Research
