{"id":354551,"date":"2016-03-25T10:58:27","date_gmt":"2016-03-25T16:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/?p=354551"},"modified":"2022-07-28T09:04:36","modified_gmt":"2022-07-28T15:04:36","slug":"traveling-and-credit-tips-to-protect-your-score","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.creditrepair.com\/blog\/credit-score\/traveling-and-credit-tips-to-protect-your-score\/","title":{"rendered":"Traveling and Credit: Tips to Protect Your Score"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Traveling is a passion for many, and unfortunately, the threat of credit card fraud and identity theft is higher for nomads. According to a survey from Experian’s ProtectMyID\u00ae division, 30 percent of travelers have been victims of identity theft or know someone who has. In 3 out of 10 cases, recovering lost funds can take more than a week. And money isn\u2019t the only thing you risk. Credit damage and long-term identity theft can plunge your credit into the sub-prime or poor zone, raising your interest rates and closing financial doors in the process. Take the following steps before your next excursion. They will help you avoid the consequences of compromised credit.
\n1. Notify your bank.<\/strong> In addition to fraud statistics, Experian\u2019s survey revealed that fewer than 50 percent of travelers notify their bank or credit card provider before embarking on a trip. While some lenders track the geographic location of customer spending, you can\u2019t rely on yours to alert you to fraud right away. Protect yourself by notifying your lenders of where you are traveling and for how long. If any suspicious charges occur in other locations, they will be more likely to block them immediately.<\/p>\n

2. Leave sensitive items at home.<\/strong> You need personal identification when you travel, but certain items don\u2019t need to accompany you:<\/p>\n