Mind-Blowing Tips to Help Prevent Identity Theft
The simplicity of the following tips is a start that may help prevent your identity from being stolen.
Did you know that identity theft is a federal crime? Identity theft can be summed up as what happens when someone uses your personal information for financial gain or some other means without your permission or knowledge.
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What We’ll Cover Today: * Dodge these common, everyday dangers * The gross but reality of dumpster diving * Shoulder surfing, which is way different than surfing at the beach.
Dodge These Common, Everyday Dangers * If possible, lock your mailbox. If this isn’t possible, perhaps you can rent a PO Box at your local Post Office. * Remember to only use USPS receptacles for outgoing mail, or the post office itself.
The Gross But Reality Of Dumpster Diving * When throwing your “spam snail mail” away, (as I like to call it) are you shredding them? * Shredding “spam snail mail” includes unwanted credit card applications, loan forgiveness solicitations, etc. * Do yourself a favor and invest in a high-quality shredder that cross-cuts. * Desperate thieves could piece together horizontal strips to get enough information on you.
Shoulder Surfing, Which Is Way Different Than Surfing At The Beach. * If you’ve ever had someone a little to close you and invading your “space” while on the phone or during a conversation, they might be shoulder surfing. * Eavesdropping, looking over your shoulder, or even using a camera phone to record or take pictures of your actions are examples of shoulder surfing. * Always guard your pin numbers when using them; think gas station, grocery stores, etc. * Giving information out over the phone? Cover your mouth with your hand and speak in a hushed tone.
What We Have Covered Today: * Dodge these common, everyday dangers * The gross but reality of dumpster diving * Shoulder surfing, which is way different than surfing at the beach.
Additional Information and In Other Words, One More Thing: * What about purse snatching and pickpockets? * Yup, they still exist. * Keep the amount of debit/credit cards you carry to the bare minimum. * Keep your social security card in a safe place, don’t carry it around with you. * And, don’t have your Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) written down and with you. Memorize them and keep them in a safe place at home
Conclusion / Final Thoughts: * In the scheme of things, also known as the real world, we are all at risk from Identity Theft. * It is my hope that through these tips and more to come, you won’t become a subject to some low-life hacking into your life and creating hate and discontent with your identity.
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