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Avoid the holiday habits that criminals count on

Esté Kruger

Esté Kruger

05 Jun 2026 4 min
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Holiday mode can lead to lapses in judgement. A few simple habits can help travellers avoid becoming easy targets.

Avoid the holiday habits that criminals count on
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