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3. SAVE THE TOLL-FREE NUMBERS FOR CARD COMPANIES IN YOUR PHONE Notify banks and companies that issued your credit or debit cards that you are traveling, and certainly use all credit cards

with awareness so they are not lost or stolen. But before you travel, put all of the international and U.S. emergency phone numbers for your credit card companies somewhere you can access

them easily. Write them down to store in a safe place, or save them into your cellphone contacts. You won't waste time if you need to report a card as stolen or lost. Find these numbers

on the back of your credit card, or online on their website. 4. DON'T USE PUBLIC WI-FI FOR FINANCIAL AND HEALTH INFORMATION Public Wi-Fi — in airports, hotels, restaurants and cafés —

is convenient when traveling, but it comes with security risks, according to Norton, a cybersecurity and identity-theft protection company. Norton recommends avoiding the use of public Wi-Fi

to access any of your financial or health records, in case a cybercriminal is watching your activity. According to Norton, public Wi-Fi is safe for finding a restaurant in town or checking

the weather forecast — anything that can't risk information being stolen. 5. DON'T USE USB CHARGING PORTS IN PUBLIC SPACES It is possible for people to gain access to information

on your device when you use the USB cables at public charging stations, such as those available at gate kiosks all over many airports. It is possible for hackers to install malware or

viruses, steal your information or install ransomware on your phone, which allows them to hold your device ransom in exchange for money. Instead, bring a portable charger to charge your

devices, or find a power outlet to charge your devices with a cord charger. 6. LEAVE NONESSENTIAL PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION AND DEVICES AT HOME The safest place for your personal information

and devices is at home. Passports, if you're traveling domestically, and additional credit cards are best left there to avoid added risk. Also, leave unnecessary devices — perhaps a

laptop or tablet — to lessen the risk and avoid the hassle of anything expensive being stolen. 7. BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS WHILE USING YOUR DEVICES When you're in crowded public

spaces, do not enter passwords or sensitive information into your phone when someone can see it. When using a mobile boarding pass for flight, TSA recommends taking a screenshot or picture

for easy, quick access. Whether you are using a mobile boarding pass or printed one, it is recommended to keep it concealed and safe when traveling through the airport.