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Reminder: Keep Your Vacation Off the Internet

Be cautious about letting strangers know when you'll be away from home.

Hey kids, as vacation time approaches be aware that the way you and
yours all now share info on the 'net—be it Facebook, Twitter or any social
media posts—that there are folks who follow your posts and may take advantage of your time away.

Have a family sit down and get everyone on the same page about this, okay?  Indeed it's really cool to share pix and updates with Grandma and Grampa, Mom, Dad and friends when you're away, but guess what? Lots of folks know you're away.

All my best.

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