As millions of Brits prepare to fly out for some well-deserved Easter holidays, experts are warning of a simple mistake when packing your bags that could cost thousands.

In busy airports, one innocent item can be used by thieves to get access to your information and personal belongings.

According to Mike Harvey, managing director of1st Move International, printing your family's full names and home addresses on luggage tags can pose serious risks.

"When filling out luggage tags, it's vital to strike a balance between making your bag easy to identify and keeping your personal details safe," he explained. "Sharing too much information could expose you to identity theft, financial fraud, burglary, and other risks."

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He says home addresses, if fallen into the wrong hands, can alert thieves that your property is empty. Another detail to avoid disclosing is passport numbers or insurance details, as those could easily help a scammer put together a believable fraud plan.

Additionally, information about valuables can attract unwanted attention to your bags.

A recent report published by Fox News showed that discarded tags - such as the ones attached to bags by the airlines themselves - were being used as part of a scam that involved submitting fraudulent reimbursement requests when in possession of owners' full names and flight information.

To avoid disruptions, Harvey advises keeping luggage tags simple and limited to essential contact details such as names, phone numbers and email addresses.

He explained: "You should include your full name as it appears on your passport, to help airline staff reunite you with lost luggage. Secondly, your phone number with the country code, so you can be contacted quickly, and your email address - ideally, a separate travel email, which keeps communication away from your main inbox."

As for disposable tags, it is advised to keep them attached to your items until you can safely discard them at home.

People have taken to Reddit to debate the measures, with one user saying, "Write down your contact email or even just a phone number and put that inside your suitcase. If your luggage tag comes off, the airline will open your suitcase to see if there's anything in there that will help them figure out whose suitcase it is."

Others also suggested that, if you still want to include a physical way for others to reach you, it may be safer to use a work address or a family member's residence.