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Connecting your phone to a rental car could put your identity at risk.
You made it through the first leg of your journey and picked up your rental car. You’re excited to get on the road. You synch up your phone, make a hands-free call, and then start the playlist you created for this trip. You enter in your destination address and plug your phone into the USB port to charge it.
But have you ever thought about the risks of connecting your smartphone or other device to a rental car?
You probably don’t think twice about synching your smartphone to your own car because you and your family are the only ones who have access to it. But connecting your phone or other device to a rental car allows the system to potentially transfer your personal information to the rental car.
Some of what could be transferred and saved includes:
Your information isn’t going to be stolen as soon as you plug your phone into the car. It’s more a matter of taking steps to protect it.
Nothing in these materials is intended to be advice for a particular situation or individual. These materials are for general information purposes only.