Shop Smart Help Protect Yourself From Identity Theft
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Shop Smart: Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
Summary:
Identity theft is an escalating issue that demands consumer attention and proactive measures.
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Identity theft is a serious and growing concern that consumers can no longer afford to overlook. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in 2003 alone, U.S. consumers lost $5 billion to identity theft, with businesses suffering losses of $48 billion. Those affected had to spend an average of $1,495 and 607 hours resolving their cases.
In response, the federal government enacted the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003, mandating proper disposal of sensitive consumer data by retailers. While this legislation is a positive move, there are proactive steps that consumers and merchants can take to prevent identity theft from occurring.
Technology: A Powerful Tool Against Identity Theft
FTC research reveals that identity theft is often enabled by customer information found in the trash. Independent merchants can address this issue by automating their point of sale with advanced software like that from Microsoft Corp.
By wisely selecting technology, retailers can offer enhanced security for their customers, ensuring that sensitive information doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. With software technology, account numbers tied to credit and debit cards are managed digitally, keeping them off paper and enhancing security.
Automating the point of sale allows retailers to control employee access to customer data and ensure information is deleted after a specified duration. This not only protects customers but also offers significant benefits to retailers. Many independent merchants have found that automation improves customer service and saves both time and money, strengthening their business.
While point-of-sale technology is not the sole solution to identity theft, it empowers small merchants to provide greater peace of mind to their customers, reinforcing trust and security.
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