March 2012 brought a great development for those who fight identity theft. In a joint press release issued by Match.com, eHarmony.com and Spark Networks, the companies announced that they would begin screening for online predators. While many have focused on the fact that this will include screening for sexual predators, we would like to focus on another type of predator they will be working to root out.

Identity thieves are known to target unsuspecting tourists. If you are planning on a vacation, be sure to take every possible precaution to keep your identity safe. Here are some tips for keeping your identity out of harm’s way while traveling: