When is less information more...safe?

In a recent presentation, Tom (Gateway's President) offered the following safety hint:

When listing information in the newspaper or any widely distributed publication, make sure that you are not giving out more than you intend. For example, your wedding may be listed in the newspaper. Specific information about the time and place of the wedding might alert a burglar that you, your friends, and family will not be at home.

The same goes for obituaries. Clearly, close relatives and friends of a departed loved one will be away from home for very predictable periods of time during burial and funeral services.

In these instances, less detailed information may be more...safe.