Stopping the ID Thief

More and more people each day are beginning to understand the dangers posed by identity theft criminals. However the majority of Americans still vastly underestimate the potential for social security card identity theft to happen to them, and how much permanent damage it can do to their financial livelihood. Many of these villains never face criminal theft charges. The more people who take measures to protect their identity from theft, the less inclined criminals will be to partake in this activity. Preventing identity theft is going to have to be a habitual theme in your life where day in and day out you are managing your personal information carefully and in good sense.

·         When you leave home only take essential documents with you. Don't take all of your credit cards. Don't bring your social security card, passport or other important documents with you unless you really need them.

·         Shred receipts, credit card offers, and tax information and bank statements before tossing them in the garbage. This is a criminal’s goldmine.

·         If you are getting new checks, get them directly from the bank, don't have them sent in the mail if possible.

·         Check your credit score at least once a year if not more. Many people never bother to check their credit score until they really need to, and by then the damage has been done without you even knowing until it was too late.

Identity theft is becoming more and more a problem with the advancement of technology and the ability of tech savvy criminals to hack into computers from a remote, undisclosed location. It's no longer just credit card identity theft or theft of passports and ID cards. No one is entirely safe from this type of crime. You can make it far more difficult however by using the internet in a safe manner.

Be on guard when using the internet

Regularly change online passwords to social media sites, bank and credit sites and any websites where you sign in to make scheduled payments. These passwords are most effective when the letters and numbers you use are completely random in order. It's ok to write them down, but make sure you keep that piece of paper out of sight somewhere where only you know how to find it. It is not uncommon for thieves to break into homes simply looking for any information they can find with access to your social security number.

Look out for each other

Make sure your employer, landlord, or other family members with access to this information are watching out for the threat to your identity. The more people who are aware, and on guard in our society, the less places these criminals can hide. If you employ people under your watch then it is your civic duty to make sure their information is safe. Small business and large business identity theft is a growing concern and costs our economy millions of dollars each year.

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