WILKES-BARRE — Whether students are heading off to college for the first time or returning to campus, it’s the perfect time for parents to make sure vehicles and other property are adequately covered by insurance and that students know how to guard their property and identity against theft.

Summer is wrapping up and college move-in season is kicking off.

Here are some tips from AAA Mid-Atlantic.

Review insurance coverage

Dorm rooms can be a hot spot for thieves. Just two roommates could have thousands of dollars’ worth of electronics alone — laptops, tablets, smartphones and gaming systems — as well as other items of value in their small living space.

“College campuses present different risks from living at home, so it’s important to speak with your insurance provider to be sure your

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