By GlobeNewswire
As a general rule, year-round, use your phone鈥檚 privacy settings to remove geolocation data from digital pictures and avoid sharing images of your street address or home number.
Before a trip, avoid posting countdowns. If the itch to share online is too great, create a smaller trusted chat group to keep those closest to you informed of your plans.
Setting social media accounts to 鈥減rivate鈥 rather than public allows more control over who sees your content. Even then, keep dates and other travel plans vague.
Delay sharing details about your vacation adventure online until your return.
Discuss this approach with all household members, so they take the same precautions.
Review your home insurance policy with your insurance professional to ensure you have the right coverage for your needs.