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Time For Summer Vacations!

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Shoreline New Hampshire & Maine

It’s time for summer vacations but it’s important to take a few minutes to give your online security some thought and planning. The bad guys are out there worldwide just waiting for you to let your guard down so they can steal your identity or invade your bank account.

  • Compared to last year your risk of being attacked online has increased 23.9%.
  • 90% of global cybercrimes are social engineering attacks like phishing or scams
  • There is a hacker attack every 39 seconds.

Here are some tips on how to protect yourself while away from home.

  1. Update your devices. Make sure your software and apps are updated on all the devices you plan to take with you. This will keep you safer from viruses, malware, and other threats.
  2. Back up all your data. Losing your phone to a thief is no fun at all but if you have everything safely backed up you should be able to recover most of your photos and data.
  3. Make a copy of everything in your wallet. Take everything out of your wallet and either copy or make a photo of everything, front and back. Then either print that information on paper or store it on a thumb drive you carry with you in a secure location (not in your phone or in your wallet). That way if either is lost or stolen you have a huge head start on replacing credit cards, IDs, etc. You can also report your credit cards missing more easily this way. be safe online
  4. Plan ahead for browsing the web. Sure those roaming fees add up but using a public wi-fi could end up costing you a whole lot more. Figure out your data package before you go. Also, see if your phone has a “hot spot” you can use for secure internet access.
  5. Let your bank and credit card companies know you will be traveling. That way you will lessen the risk of having transactions declined or have the inconvenience of having to contact them while enjoying your vacation.

Implementing these tips can make your holiday safer.

While there is no way to be 100% safe, implementing these simple and free tips can add to your peace of mind while traveling and make your time away from home more enjoyable. Happy vacationing. If you have a real estate need or question we’re here to help.

Ann and Jim at the beach

Posted by

Jim Lee , REALTOR®, Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)

http://JimLee.com  RE/MAX Shoreline

100 Market St., Suite #200, , Portsmouth, NH 03801 Phone: (603) 431-1111 x3801

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Michael Elliott
Fathom Realty - Burlington Township, NJ
Burlington, New Jersey Residential Sales

We are indeed smack dab in the age of the scam.   Calls and emails galore.   Scumbags.

Jun 14, 2024 04:55 AM
Jim Lee, REALTOR, CRS

Can't disagree with that assessment. It's a mean, new world out there. 

Jun 14, 2024 05:28 AM
Sham Reddy CRS
Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH
CRS

Great information on Cyber security Jim!! Thanks for sharing!!!

The bad guys are out there worldwide just waiting for you to let your guard down so they can steal your identity or invade your bank account.

Jun 14, 2024 05:09 AM
Jim Lee, REALTOR, CRS

Copy that. Gotta keep your guard up at all times. 

Jun 14, 2024 05:28 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Thanks for sharing, make it a great Friday and enjoy your

weekend!

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Jun 14, 2024 05:19 AM
Jim Lee, REALTOR, CRS

Thanks Bill and the same to you. We have a hot new listing we're going to be spending the weekend showing and holding an open house. 

Jun 14, 2024 05:29 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is good advice to share. I will post your blog on X.

Happy Flag Day!

Jun 14, 2024 06:31 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Jim Lee, REALTOR, CRS, ABR ,

I'm so glad that Roy Kelley re-blogged your post as I missed it. Great tips to follow if leaving on vacation. So many scammers..it is indeed frightening!

Jun 22, 2024 09:41 AM
Jim Lee, REALTOR, CRS

Indeed Dorie. It's a mean world out there and you have be cautious at all times. 

Jun 22, 2024 02:31 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Hello Jim Lee, REALTOR, CRS, ABR great tips for the summer traveler! Some are also great for the non-traveler.

Jun 22, 2024 01:05 PM
Jim Lee, REALTOR, CRS
RE/MAX Shoreline - Portsmouth, NH
Buying or Selling? Ann & Jim are the local experts

Thanks Nina. 

Jun 22, 2024 02:31 PM