	Do not use wireless phones or cellular phones to talk about sensitive information.
	When shopping online, make sure the company is reputable and displays an approved security symbol.
	Don't order checks preprinted with your driver's license or social security number.

Identity Theft Protection Information

Check your bank accounts each week online or at an ATM. 70% of identity fraud is detected by the victim, and victims who do so through electronic methods suffer losses of less than 1/8th that of those who rely on paper statements for monitoring account activity.

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Identity Theft Prevention

They Got My Name
NOW WHAT!
If you have been a victim of identity theft there are some steps you can take to help minimize the damage. If your personal information has been stolen you need to actly quickly. The sooner you take the following steps the less damage will be done to your credit.

File a report with all three major credit bureaus
Close all accounts that you know have been compromised
File a report with your local police department
Notify the FTC

Identity theft is a serious offense that can ruin lives. Identity theft occurs when an individual uses your personal information without your permission to commit fraud or other crimes. This can happen to anyone, everybody is at risk. While there is no way you can entirely control whether you are victimized, there are actions you can take to keep yourself protected.

If your security has been breeched, notify all of your financial institutions. Most companies can place a fraud alert on your account to prompt anyone making a charge on your debit or credit card to verify your identification.