It’s vacation time for many of us, and that means it’s Christmas for criminals. In their eagerness to experience all the wonders of leisure destinations, travelers are prone to overlooking risks to their physical and digital security. Crooks know this, which is why they target people carrying cameras, sporting backpacks or exhibiting other signs of tourism.

Tourists are a favorite target of thieves because they lack local connections and language skills. A few basic precautions can significantly limit your vulnerability, particularly in foreign countries.