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Learn How To:
Deter
identity thieves by safeguarding your information
Detect
suspicious activity by routinely monitoring your financial accounts and
billing statements
Defend
against ID theft as soon as you suspect it
5
Common Ways ID Theft Happens
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Identity Theft Prevention
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Deter
Identity Thieves by Safeguarding Your Information
1. Shred financial documents and paperwork
with
personal information before you discard them.
2. Protect your Social Security Number. Don't carry your
Social
Security card in your wallet or write your Social Security Number on a
check. Give it out only if absolutely necessary or ask to use
another identifier.
3. Don't give out personal information on the phone, through the mail,
or
over the Internet unless you know who you are dealing with.
4. Never click on links sent in unsolicited emails; instead, type in a
web
address you know. Use firewalls, anti-spyware, and anti-virus software to protect
your home computer; keep them up-to-date.
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