Safety tips to protect yourself from identity theft and financial data breaches
February 11, 2009
2. Write clearly on all credit applications. Consistently and completely fill in all credit
3. Never leave paid bills in your mailbox for the mail carrier to pick up. Drop them off at a
4. Only shop with online merchants that have a Trust-e symbol or a Better Business
5. Make passwords unique and never use personal information like your mother’s
6. Be aware of unexpected bills, bills that should have come but never did, denials for
7. Don’t click on business or financial pop-up ads until you confirm through an online
8. Check your credit report once a year. The law requires the companies Equifax,
9. Change your PIN and passwords on a regular basis and don’t give them to anyone.
10. Use online banking and check in on your checking and banking activity frequently.