You'll be more protected if the only people who understand your number got it directly from you. And give your phone number to those people you trust. Ask not to share it with others unless they ask you first. You have a right to your pers…

If you are on social networking sites like Facebook or Twitter, resist the temptation to reveal to the world when you're going on trip. Bad guys read social media sites, too.and, believe me, you're not that tough to find. If you inform eve…