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10 Ways of Reducing the Risk of Identity Theft
1- Check your credit report regularly
2- Secure personal information in your home, especially if you
have roommates, employ outside help, or are having work done in
your home.
3- minimize the amount of information someone can steal, do
not carry extra credit cards, your Social Security card, birth
certificate or passport in your wallet or purse, except when
needed. Always store your wallet in a safe place.
4- Make sure you have a locked mailbox, post office box or
commercial mailbox service. When you are away from home for an
extended time, have your mail held at the Post Office, or ask
someone you trust to pick it up.
5- Pickup new checks at the bank. Do not have them mailed to
your home.
6- Reduce the number of credit cards you actively use to a
minimum.
7- Cancel unused bank or credit accounts.
8- Keep a photocopy of all your credit cards, bank accounts,
and investments.
9- Never give out your SSN, credit card number or other
personal information unless you are sure the source is
secure.
10- Do not throw out your credit card receipts in public
places always take receipts with you.
See more ways to combat identity theft at
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consumers with up-to-date business information. In addition we
hope to ensure better services for the consumer by exposing
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