Archive for May, 2008

Identity Theft

Friday, May 9th, 2008

Help protect your identity.  There are steps you can take in order to help protect yourself against Identity Theft.

  1. Only carry cards that you need.
  2. Sign your credit cards as soon as you get them or write on the back ‘Please See ID’.  To take additional stand, when using your credit cards pull your ID out and insist the cashier check.  Don’t rely on the cashier to ask you.
  3. PIN numbers need to be keep secret and easy to remember.  For best practices don’t keep your PIN numbers written down on you or in your phone that is not password protected.
  4. Keep your receipts and check your statements monthly.
  5. Shred, Shred, Shred.  Shred all your important documents. Invest in a small shredder and shred important documents, credit card offers and other personal information.
  6. Know what is in your credit score.  Understanding your credit score and monitoring this yearly can help protect yourself.

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