Pickpocketing can mean disaster when crucial personal information is linked to your phone. Protect your identity on the road with these 10 handy tips.
Getting your stuff stolen spoils a trip like little else. A few years ago, a stolen phone or hacked social media account might have meant losing your contacts or even your photos. Nowadays, we use online services for everything from our banking to our credit cards. These make it easier than ever to deal with life admin on the road—but also mean getting your pockets picked or your password hacked can have disastrous new consequences. Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take to minimize the risk, so if the worst does happen, all that’s been stolen is a device—not your identity.