The Abbotsford Police Department (APD) has issued a few social-media tips for people travelling over the holidays to keep their home from being a target for crooks.
The department suggests that you:
• wait until you are home before posting about your vacation on social media
• don’t post or tweet that you are leaving town
• don’t “check in” to a vacation spot using social media
• don’t let vacation buddies tag you in their posts/photos
• disable location services on your phone
• discuss social media safety with your family
• have a good friend or neighbour check on your home every day or two and give you updates
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