| There is a question that is always on everyone's | | | | To keep the mailing system secure, install a |
| mind. Why identity theft is rising? Is that really so | | | | locked mailbox at your residence. |
| easy to get hold of another person personal data. | | | | #5 Tip |
| With everyone seems to be exposed to this new | | | | Try not to entertain Lotto and 'lucky dip' calls, as |
| form of crime. Then, how can this type of crime | | | | they are typically hoax. This is to prevent scams |
| formed? Wise guys will try to get hold of borrow | | | | from taking place. |
| credit card numbers, social security numbers, | | | | Also, you can cross check that monetary |
| phone calling cards, debit cards and other key | | | | establishments that are protecting your significant |
| pieces of an individual's identities. And they will use | | | | personal information. Insist on the removal of |
| it to their advantage. However, there are few | | | | account numbers from ATM slips, also ask them |
| preventive measures you can take in order to | | | | to shred the paper reports before throwing them |
| prevent identity theft. | | | | away. |
| What are the preventive measures? | | | | What to do if you are an identity theft victim? |
| #1 Tip | | | | If you think you are an identity theft victim, it's |
| Avoid carrying valuable personal documents and | | | | important to report the crime to the police. |
| cards with you whenever you go out, unless it's | | | | Provides all the necessary documented proof. |
| completely required. | | | | Whether or not the police refuse to give the |
| #2 Tip | | | | report, try to demand for it. |
| Select the Direct Selling Associations Mail | | | | Keep the police report for the bank and credit |
| Preference Service and the Phone Preference | | | | card company's reference. |
| Service. By doing this, your name is added to the | | | | Next, inform the banks, cancel all the savings and |
| computerized name erasure lists used by | | | | checking accounts and get new account numbers. |
| marketers all over the state. This will prevent | | | | Ask for a crime alert to be attached to the |
| identity thieves from getting hold of your personal | | | | report and extend it later if you would like to. |
| data. | | | | Be on the safe side and avoid divulging any |
| #3 Tip | | | | private information to anybody. The identity |
| Pick up your new ordered checks from the bank | | | | you've been given is yours to have, no other |
| personally and do not let them be sent to your | | | | person has the legal right to take it from you. |
| home address. This may be a hassle, but will sure | | | | I hope you have gain some insight on how well |
| save you problems later on. | | | | you are coping on preventing identity theft. |
| #4 Tip | | | | |