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10 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft (Infographic)

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Last Update: February 10, 2021 • Identity Theft • Infographics •

    Important! These are only basic tips on how to prevent identity theft. Please go to our advanced guide for those who are interested: 100 ways to prevent identity theft. This is one of the most advanced articles online.

    Reduce your chances of becoming an identity theft victim with these 10 prevention tactics!

    Get Identity Theft Protection

    Invest in a protection plan to lower your exposure to identity theft threats and remove all financial liability and identity restoration stress if you become a victim.

    Keep Your Information Confidential

    Only trust your personally identifying information with certain people, such as your bank, credit card companies, and the government.

    Make Sure Your Mail is Safe

    Consider getting a PO box to prevent mail-stealing identity thieves from attacking you.

    Be Careful When Shopping Online

    Pay with an online wallet (ex. PayPal) to eliminate credit card fraud risks; download a good anti-virus program to protect your sensitive files.

    Limit Your Card Use During Travels

    It’s best to limit card use when traveling outside the United States. Stick to paying with cash, and only resort to official bank ATMs if you need to use a credit card.

    Teach Your Kids to Stay Safe

    Teach your kids to keep their (and your) identity safe. If your kid is in college, and you co-signed for them, make sure that paperwork stays home.

    Safety Advice

    College students should avoid co-signing and sharing credit lines with their roommates. Further, mail should be sent home or to a PO box.

    Dispose of Personal Identifying Documents

    When no longer needed, shred any sensitive documents or burn them in a fire to ensure they cannot get pieced together.

    Be Careful on Public Wireless Networks

    Do not use online banking, check your work e-mail, or access any other sensitive information on a public connection.

    Create a Backup of Your Wallet

    Make it easy to stop a wallet thief from defrauding your credit and identity by writing out all the card information and support line numbers.

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