Think before you share those summer holiday photos!

August 3, 2016 in News, Information

As I see my social media being filled with images of fancy cocktails and swimming pools, remember this article posted last year by the Daily Mail. Insurance companies actually checking people's social media accounts to see if they are 'advertising' the fact their homes will be vacant whilst they enjoy the summer holidays. If you want to read the full article it can be found here The article makes a good point that you are not taking 'reasonable care' to protect your possessions to would be thieves. Criminals are getting more and more clever and we are only making their life easier if we tell them we're not going to be at home.

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James Newport

Essex County Councillor for Rayleigh North, Rochford District Councillor for Downhall & Rawreth and Rayleigh Town Councillor for Sweyne.