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Identity Protection Resource Center
Technology has brought many positive changes to our lives. But, it also makes us more vulnerable and has given rise to the increasing threat of identity theft.
You can make it more difficult for anyone to steal your personal and financial information by remembering these identity protection tips:
- Do not share personal information with unknown persons or companies - whether communicated in person, by phone, via email, via text message or on a website.
- Carry with you only the information you need to minimize your risk if your belongings are stolen.
- Shred all documents that contain personal information before throwing them away, to thwart "dumpster divers."
- Guard your mail from theft by depositing outgoing mail in post office collection boxes and promptly removing mail from your mailbox after it has been delivered.
- Order and review a copy of your credit report at least once a year. As part of new legislation, consumers are now entitled to one free credit report each year which can be ordered online at www.annualcreditreport.com
 or by calling (toll free) 877-322-8228.
Use the Identity Theft Coach to
learn how to protect your personal and financial information, and learn how to spot the warning signs that someone may be using your identity. You can also read about computer safety, including e-mail precautions and online shopping security and how to detect phishing e-mails
and spoofed Internet sites. You can also read about computer safety, including e-mail precautions and online shopping security and how to detect phishing e-mails and spoofed Internet sites.
Complete the BalanceTrack Identity Theft education module, and find out just how savvy you are.
Online identity theft is becoming increasingly common and danger could be lurking around your personal computer. This Coach puts special emphasis on computer safety, including e-mail precautions and online shopping security. Learn how to detect
phishing e-mails and spoofed Internet sites.
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