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Preventing Identity/Impersonation Fraud  
TIPS 

Tags: Indentity Theft, Impersonation, Identity Fraud, Protecting Yourself From Crime

Identity theft is a rising crime in the United States, so it is important for us to be aware of what we can do to protect ourselves. Below are some tips on how you can protect yourself from identity theft.

	Never throw away ATM receipts, credit statements, credit cards, or bank statements in a usable form.
	Never give your credit card number over the telephone unless you make the call.
	Reconcile your bank account monthly and notify your bank of discrepancies immediately.
	Keep a list of telephone numbers to call to report the loss or theft of your wallet, credit cards, etc.
	Report unauthorized financial transactions to your bank, credit card company, and the police as soon as you detect them.
	Review a copy of your credit report at least once each year. Notify the credit bureau in writing of any questionable entries and follow through until they are explained or removed.
	If your identity has been assumed, ask the credit bureau to print a statement to that effect in your credit report.
	If you know of anyone who receives mail from credit card companies or banks in the names of others, report it to local or federal law enforcement authorities.

Lister: Andrea
Source: FBI

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