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UAE warns travelers against posting travel details on social media

The UAE Public Prosecution has warned travelers against posting travel details and photos on social media. In a recent Twitter post, the Public Prosecution reiterated a case report about a UAE resident whose house was robbed after he posted his travel plans online. According to the report, Nasser, a resident, was an avid social media user and often posted details of his daily life and personal affairs on social media. "One day, he planned a vacation with his family and documented the trip on social media by posting pictures and information about the destination and tourist sites they visited. However, upon returning home after the vacation, Nasser was shocked to find that his house had been burglarized," the UAE Public Prosecution wrote in a post. The Dubai Police sends out advisories to travelers not to post travel details and photos on social media, especially their boarding passes. According to a Cybercrime Combating official, the boarding passes contain bar codes and other information that may be used to commit identity theft and crimes. The authorities reminded residents that social media could be a convenient tool to stay connected with friends and family; however, if it's not used correctly, it could put an individual at risk. RZSP/Expat Media
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