Tips to Protecting Your Identity
1. Monitor your credit report-Many consumers don’t realize their ID has been stolen until they are denied credit.
2. Don’t give out personal information indiscriminately-Confirm organizations you are dealing with are legitimate
3. Be careful with your mail-Don’t use an unsecured mailbox when mailing anything that contains financial information
4. Guard your Trash-dumpster diving is rampant-SHRED!!!
5. Only give your social security number when absolutely necessary-your employer and financial institution may need it but ask anyone else why they need it
6. Pay attention to billing cycles-If your bills don’t arrive on time, follow up with creditors
7. Exercise caution online-before making purchases, look for the icon of a lock in the lower right hand corner of the browser window
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