Here are few steps to take to help minimize the risk of becoming a victim of Identity fraud!
By following few steps bellow you can definitely minimize the risk of identity fraud!
1, always deposit your outgoing mail in the post office collection box or in the post office itself!
2, never ever give your personal information's over the phone, internet, and by mail unless you have initiated the contact!
3, always keep your personal information's in a safe place, like safe deposit box in your bank, etc!
4, you must reduce the number of credit cards you're using so you can have fewer credit statement mail to you!
5, next time you order personal checks make sure only your first initial and the last name printed on them, the thief does not know how you sign your name, but your bank always does!
6, order a copy of your credit report for free at: www.annualcreditreport.com and make sure everything on is correct!
7, always be cautious of e-mails that are unsolicited and or from an unknown sources!
8, always use passwords and change them often on your accounts, avoid using your name, address, birth date your social security numbers, of yours and or your family members!
9, always pay attention to your statements billing cycle, if you don't receive your statement, call your creditors immediately!
10, remember to always shred,shred,and shred all copies of your credit cards and bank statements, or anything that have your personal information's on it!
This is just FYI only!
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