DETER identity thieves by safeguarding your information.
- Shred personal financial documents and paperwork.
- Protect your Social Security number.
- Don’t give out personal information on the phone, through the mail, or over the internet.
- Never click on links sent in unsolicited emails.
- Don’t use an obvious password and change your passwords frequently.
- Keep your personal information in a secure place.
DETECT suspicious activity by monitoring your financial accounts & billing statements.
Be alert to signs that require immediate attention:
- Bills that do not arrive as expected
- Unexpected credit cards or account statements
- Denials of credit for no apparent reason
- Calls or letters about purchases you did not make
- Charges on your financial statements that you don’t recognize
Inspect:
- Your credit reports and accounts regularly www.annualcreditreport.com