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Identity theft is a growing concern as we become an even-

greater online society. What can you do to keep yourself
from falling prey to identity theft? List down at least five
suggestions.
Identity theft is any kind of deception, scam, or crime that results in
the loss of personal data, including the loss of usernames, passwords,
banking information, credit card numbers, Social Security Numbers
and health ID’s, that is then used without your permission to commit
fraud and other crimes.

Up to 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year

according to the FTC1, and at least 534 million personal records have
been compromised since 2005 through attacks on the databases of
businesses, government bodies, institutions, and organizations 2. If
those breaches were spread evenly across the U.S. population of 310
million, everyone would have had their identities stolen one and two-
thirds times.

Evaluating cybersecurity for your home or business? See how 1,600+

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1. Destroy private records and statements. Tear up – or, if
you prefer, shred – credit cards statements, solicitations,
and other documents that contain private financial
information.
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2. Secure your mail. Empty you mailbox quickly, lock it or

get a P.O. box so criminals don’t have a chance to snatch
credit card pitches. Never mail outgoing bill payments and
checks from home. They can be stolen from your mailbox
and the payee’s name erased with solvents. Mail them from
the post office or another secure location.

3. Safeguard your Social Security number. Never carry your

card with you, or any other card that may have your number,
like a health insurance card. Don’t put your number on your
checks. It’s the primary target for identity thieves because it
gives them access to your credit report and

bank accounts.

4. Don’t leave a paper trail. Never leave ATM, credit card or

gas station receipts behind.

5. Never let your credit card out of your sight. Worried about
credit card skimming? Always keep an eye on your card or,
when that’s not possible, pay with cash.