North Wales Police has issued a stark warning to anyone travelling abroad this year.
The force has urged tourists to think carefully before posting details of any trips away they have planned over the coming months.
And if that wasn't enough, they revealed one fact that could come as a shock to residents - posting about your summer holiday on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter could invalidate your home insurance.
The idea is that sharing status updates and photos on your social media accounts could inadvertently let burglars know that your property was vacant - and ripe for the picking from thieves.
It comes after industry experts expressed similar concerns, supported by recent statistics on burglaries in the UK.
Research shows that a large proportion of home raids take place when the homeowner isn't there, so it's particularly important to make your property safe while you're away for long periods of time.
Yesterday's warning by the North Flintshire Local Policing Team however targets one particular way that the public are putting their properties, and home insurance, at risk.
In a tweet, they shared a photo of a holiday countdown, which often appear on social media timelines as users share how long is left until their next holiday.
Did you know some companies invalidate Home Insurance Policies if you make a social media post like this and then get burgled whilst away! Maybe save checking in at airports or uploading holiday snaps until you get home.
The force account also advised against checking in at airport and recommended uploading holiday photos once you're back home.
The topic has long been the subject of much discussion, including by other experts such as Alex Iszatt.
The Crime Specialist collaborated with insurer Admiral to reduce the risks faced by homeowners in the UK.
He revealed that 36% of social media users have mentioned future holidays on their accounts, a fact which is particularly worrying considering almost 50% of burglaries take place when the homeowner is away. ref DP