With today’s technology, having limited access to someone is rare. But there are times, be it a vacation or family matter, when a quick response is not going to happen. In association management, it is not unusual to receive dozens of auto replies from a single event notice and some go into detail about where they are headed and when they will be back. As a note of caution, we advise against being so specific because it could impact your security. As an example, we offer the following actual reply we received recently:
“I’m out of the country for the next two weeks with my family and will respond upon my return to the office on X date.”
We are not the only ones receiving this message. With this information, those with ill intentions could pay a nominal fee for an internet search to find your home address and break into your home while you are gone.
Pretty scary stuff when you think about it.