How worried should I be about IP leaks? Can they really expose my location? or Are IP leaks a serious

"How worried should I be about ip leaks? Can they really expose my location?"

Hey guys, been using a VPN for a while but just heard about ip leaks. Like, how common are they really?

If my ip leaks, does that mean someone can see exactly where I am? Or is it not that big of a deal? I’ve seen mixed stuff online—some say it’s a huge risk, others say it’s overhyped.

Also, does it happen often with VPNs or only if something’s misconfigured?

Kinda paranoid now lol. Any tips to check if my setup’s secure?

Thanks!