Ten Ways to Fight Identity Theft
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Ten Effective Ways to Combat Identity Theft
Identity theft is rapidly rising, affecting about 10% of people. Here are ten straightforward strategies to protect yourself.
1. Securely Dispose of Old Documents
Properly manage old bills, bank statements, and receipts. Either store them securely or destroy them when no longer needed. Avoid simply discarding them, as thieves often search through garbage for personal information. Use a shredder or burn papers to prevent this.
2. Protect Personal Documents at Home
Ensure personal documents are kept in a secure place, away from the view of visitors to your home.
3. Update Address Information
When moving, promptly inform your bank, utility companies, and others that send you mail. Fraudsters often target documents mistakenly sent to previous addresses.
4. Close Unused Accounts
Formally close any credit card or bank accounts you no longer use. Dormant accounts can be exploited by thieves without your knowledge.
5. Monitor Your Cards
Always know the whereabouts of your credit, debit, and ATM cards. Immediately report any loss or theft to the issuing bank.
6. Manage PINs and Passwords Wisely
Choose easily memorable PINs and passwords, and never write them down, especially in your purse or wallet.
7. Avoid Phishing Scams
Banks will never request personal details via email or ask for your account password. Ignore and delete such emails. If uncertain, contact your bank directly to verify.
8. Use Robust Computer Security
Install antivirus software and a firewall, particularly if you do online banking. Regularly update the software to protect against hackers seeking your personal information.
9. Review Financial Statements
Carefully examine bank and credit card statements upon receipt. Immediately question any unfamiliar transactions. Early detection of fraud minimizes damage.
10. Regularly Monitor Credit Reports
Routinely check your credit reports for unusual activities, like applications for credit you didn’t make. Many services can alert you to changes in your file.
While it's impossible to guarantee complete protection against identity theft, these precautions make it significantly harder for thieves to target you, encouraging them to seek easier victims.
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