Some helpful tips to protect against identity theft
During the holidays, it is easy to drop your guard and find yourself a victim of the ever increasing risk of Identify Fraud. Don’t wait to become a victim. There are actions you can take that can lessen the risk of being defrauded. You can further protect yourself by purchasing Identify Fraud Insurance, a type of insurance policy that pays to help you put your life back together after being defrauded.
Below are some simple tips that can help lower your chances of being a victim!
- Shred any papers that have your name, address and account numbers on them, especially credit card, debit card and bank account information.
- Don’t leave credit cards or checkbooks lying around. Some experts say we are most likely to be victimized by friends and relatives.
- Don’t put outgoing bills in your mailbox and never put the flag up for collection. This is a signal for thieves who can drive by and steal from your mailbox.
- Secure your home internet connection with encryption, especially if you do a lot of online shopping.
- Don’t click on links in emails that come to you unsolicited from retailers. Most of these are phishes, or fraudulent emails, which will take you to a fake website where crooks can steal any information you enter.
Have a safe and happy holiday season!
Categories: Fraud, Preventing a Loss
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