Your identity can be stolen at any time. This can destroy your credit and ruin your name. It can also cost you a lot of time and money to get it straightened out.
Here are a few things to keep in mind.
Don't use password that are obvious.
Like your last name, SSN or some variation of those. Use a password generator that can really help
Do ever click links that solicate from email.
This is a big problem nowadays. You can get e-mails from the "IRS", "Lottery wins" and even old Uncle "Fritz" that died in Zimbabwe. Be very suspicious of banks. Go directly to their site and never click the link in the e-mail.
Don't give out personal info.
Especially over a cell phone. Crooks have hackers that can pick up the conversation. Even cordless phones can be broken into. They do use radio waves.
Protect you SSN.
This is a big one. It is harder nowadays with your SSN being used as identification. That needs to halt or more id's will be stolen. Don't put your SSN on your checks or carry your card with you.
Shred everything.
I shred everything that comes to me that has my name or address on it. I had my identity stolen and this is how it could have happened. Here is a story for you. I was picking up some trash around my house and I found a bill for this lady. It had all her info on it. I wanted to call her and tell her, but just decided to shred it for her. Thank goodness I don't steal.
Keep your info somewhere safe.
Keep password and all you documents in a saftey deposit box or in a safe.
These are just some examples. I know there are a lot more out there. If you have any ideas let me know.
Have a great day and don't forget to protect yourself.
J.
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Jeff,
Thanks for the advice. I sure do not want my identity stolen and lose everything!