10 Tips To Avoid ID Theft |
- Pay attention when paying for goods or services at a retail location. If possible, avoid the credit card being removed to a spot where you cannot see it.
- Do not share or disclose your PIN numbers.
- Put your mail on hold if you are going to be away from home.
- Keep a close watch on your belongings in a public place.
- Remove all cards from your purse or wallet cards that you are not using regularly.
- Keep receipts and compare them to your monthly credit card statements. After confirming the match, shred the receipts.
- When shopping online, look for signs that a web site is safe - When you're asked to provide payment information, the beginning of the URL should change from http to shttp or https, indicating that the purchase is encrypted or secured.
- Do not click on popup ads.
- Do not respond to emails that ask you to provide account information.
- Use firewalls, anti-spyware, and anti-virus software and keep them up to date.
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