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nreyn12 said:Katehawk, did you notify your banks of the theft? Not to scare you, but thieves can use the information in the copies to make online purchases, and they can even reproduce a plastic card that will work in retail locations. My account numbers - not the cards themselves - were stolen from an internet cafe in Bangkok, and retail transactions turned up in Australia within a couple of weeks.
Err on the side of caution, especially if you had photocopies of any debit cards, as those cards access your real money.
Fortunately banks have sophisticated fraud detection systems to catch unusual transactions, but it is still hugely inconvenient if you card is blocked from YOUR use while you are traveling abroad.
Nancy
I copy all important info on two lightweight usb sticks. Hide them in both our backpacks And email all info to myself aswell.If any of you use applemac you can produce a Pdf of your information and use the security option to encrypt the details which then can the only be opened with a password. This can then be stored on a small Usb stick/ on the camera memory card / or on an email to yourself as an attachment. You could also include your return E flight details too using the same method.
Great idea. I have just added that to my phone.Great idea mralism! I hadn't thought of that one! Thanks. I already have copies of all important documents on email. I also have my home no as the first no on my phone under "1 me/yo/moi"
Buen Camino
I am always cautious about internet cafes and thus carry a tablet (yeah bugger the extra 800 gm). I have been carrying email copies of my personal stuff - credit/debit cards/passport/travel insurance (first page) etc. I do not copy both side of the cards so the CVV number is not available. I also give this message a real silly subject matter - like "Happy Birthday to Mum" or "What day to you arrive in XXX?" As for leaving shoes "outside" - I would be asking about security and alternative options. BTW I do like the photo email idea. Buen Camino!!Hi FolksI am heading off on CF in October and must admit I had planned to take photo copies but reading all this I can see the problems this could cause. The e-mailed photograph sounds good but how is it safe to e-mail photographs of your documents if as Nancy states below she had her account numbers stolen in an internet cafe? Any thoughts - thanks
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