Karens Road

Do you feel safe when you travel? I saw a commercial for a documentary that told of people who were arrested in foreign countries. That is my greatest fear, being arrested for stepping on a crack in the sidewalk, thrown in jail never to be seen again. I will not be watching that documentary!

On a serious note, it is important to protect our belongings at all times but especially when traveling. We become engrossed with our new surroundings and don’t always pay attention when we are traveling. Thieves prey on travelers. While visiting theme parks, zoos, resort areas and other travel destinations, we need to guard our personal items. Having your wallet stolen while on vacation can ruin your whole trip. On top of the inconvenience caused by having no identification and credit cards, your identity is at risk. Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the U.S. with over 9 million victims each year. When my son lost his wallet a few months ago he went through so much hassle replacing his driver’s license, college ID cards and credit cards. That was not what worried me about the missing wallet. I feared it had been stolen and someone would soon be using his identity for who knows what. It is worth the small amount of time it takes to sign up with Life Lock, the industry leader in proactive identity theft protection. Relax, enjoy your vacation and be proactive about your identity. When you take steps to prevent identity theft you can be proactive instead of reactive. Happy traveling…..