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Who Am I? - How to Avoid Identity Theft
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Tags: Identity Theft, Cyber Crime, Internet Crime Prevention, Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft, Identity, IC3
Identity theft has become a rising problem in Cyber Crime. Although, all is not lost, there are many things you can do to help protect you and your family. Check out the list below for some helpful tips from IC3 (The Internet Crime Complaint Center).
| | Ensure websites are secure prior to submitting your credit card number. |
| | Do your homework to ensure the business or website is legitimate. |
| | Attempt to obtain a physical address, rather than a P.O. box or maildrop. |
| | Never throw away credit card or bank statements in usable form. |
| | Be aware of missed bills which could indicate your account has been taken over. |
| | Be cautious of scams requiring you to provide your personal information. |
| | Never give your credit card number over the phone unless you make the call. |
| | Monitor your credit statements monthly for any fraudulent activity. |
| | Report unauthorized transactions to your bank or credit card company as soon as possible. |
| | Review a copy of your credit report at least once a year. |
Lister:
Andrea
Source:
IC3
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