If you have a garage door opener in your car, take it with you while you travel. A thief could break into your car and gain entry to your home. In the hotel, always lock your door with the security latch. A thief could slip into your room and cause you great harm. If using a phone card with a toll free number, make all of your calls from one dialing.
Some hotels charge for toll free calls.
If using a phone card in a public place, shield your dialing from view. Thieves use video cameras with powerful zoom lenses to record phone numbers and access codes. Obtain maps and directions before traveling to new locations. Keep a page of emergency information in your pocket, such as the phone numbers for your travel agent, client, hotel, credit card company, and relatives. Put something distinctive on your luggage.