Privacy expert reveals the huge mistake everyone makes at hotels that puts your safety at risk
TREATING yourself to a fancy hotel on holiday can make a bucket list trip even better.
But there is one common mistake everyone makes as soon as they arrive - and it puts you at risk.
Trevor Cooke, the online privacy expert at EarthWeb, said you should avoid posting pictures of your room as soon as you get there.
He said: "If you’re staying in a luxurious hotel room, it can be tempting to show it off on social media.
"However, doing this could reveal your exact location and the duration of your stay, which could leave you vulnerable to stalking or targeted theft.
"You should also never post your room number online, as criminals and other guests could seek to charge things to your room."
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If you do want to show off about it, it's advised to do it when you are back home, rather than posting it while there.
Another tip warns against posting pictures of your airport check in - as it can show you aren't home, and even show your location - as well as your boarding pass or location tagged pictures.
Both of these can either alert criminals to an empty property or reveal your personal information online.
This puts details such as your address and bank details at risk, or could even see you targeted while on holiday.
He added: "It's advisable to wait until you're safely back home to share your holiday memories.
"This protects your privacy and safety, ensuring your holiday remains a positive experience.
"If you follow these tips and hold off on posting your vacation pics until you’re safely back home, you won’t need to fear data or identify theft, burglary, or the loss of your belongings.”
A new hotel scam has also caught a number of tourists out.
The latest scam starts with someone calling up your hotel and asking for your room number.
If hotel reception puts them through, they then pretend they are calling from the front desk and ask for your card details.
Carolyn Pearson, CRO of travel safety business Maiden Voyage, told Sun Online Travel: "People pretend they are hotel staff and get you to reveal your credit card details over the phone."