Tourists are prime targets for criminals. Busy airports, hotels, and tourist sites give thieves perfect cover to steal money, identity data, and belongings. Here’s how they do it — and how to stay safe.

Common risks abroad

• Pickpocketing in crowded transport hubs.
• RFID skimming of passports and credit cards in airports and hotels.
• Lost luggage in taxis, buses, or hotel lobbies.
• Distraction scams where one person diverts your attention while another steals valuables.

Why it matters in 2025

• International travel is booming again, and opportunistic crime has risen with it.
• Passports contain sensitive identity data that can be silently copied with RFID skimmers.
• Losing a passport abroad can mean cancelled flights and long embassy waits.

How to protect yourself

1. Shield your passport. Use Skimguard Passport Sleeve or Passport Traka.
2. Track your luggage and keys. Travel Traka links to Apple/Google Find My for instant tracking.
3. Stay aware. Keep bags zipped, use hotel safes, and avoid leaving valuables unattended.

Skimguard solution pointer

For passport security → Passport Sleeve (RFID only) or Passport Traka (RFID + tracking). Pair with Travel Traka for luggage and keys.