What millions of Identity Thefts hapenned while travelling, all have in common
09-09-2014, 09:02 AM
If I was worried I would just ask for the photocopy back at checkout. Or ask to watch them delete the scan from the computer.
Why would a fraudster use the copies from a current guest at the hotel? It's asking for trouble. Plus if that piece of paper is only in their filing cabinet for a few days or weeks the chances of the certain employee who is stealing them, at whatever frequency he does it, getting your particular info is low.
It's not foolproof but I think getting your copy back would reduce your chances of being a victim by 90+ percent ...
Why would a fraudster use the copies from a current guest at the hotel? It's asking for trouble. Plus if that piece of paper is only in their filing cabinet for a few days or weeks the chances of the certain employee who is stealing them, at whatever frequency he does it, getting your particular info is low.
It's not foolproof but I think getting your copy back would reduce your chances of being a victim by 90+ percent ...