Beverly from Wells Fargo bank, explains some simple steps you can take to help avoid identity theft. Be sure to watch the related videos for more information and tips regarding identity theft.
What Should I Do if My Purse or Wallet is Lost or Stolen
Linda Sherry from Consumer Action has some helpful advice about what to do if your purse or wallet gets stolen or lost. Watch the related videos for more information about identity theft and how to prevent it.
What to Do if You Lose Your Purse or Wallet
This is a guide about what to do if you lose your purse or wallet. In the age of identity theft, losing your purse or wallet can be a frightening experience. It is important to act fast and know the proper steps to take.
Repairing Your Credit After Identity Theft
This is a guide about repairing your credit after identity theft. In this world of online shopping and digital financial transactions, thieves can use your personal information to steal your money. Repairing your credit and cleaning up any messes can take years.
This is a guide about preventing identity theft. Identity theft is becoming surprisingly common. There are many steps you can take to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft.
This morning I was awakened by a telephone caller who politely asked "Mr. X please? May I speak to X?" I replied "Yes, this is he; who is this?" She said: "You need to verify that this is X first; please tell me the last 4 numbers of your Social Security!" "WHAT?"
Keep Your Social Security Number Private
Those of us who have Medicare cards know our social security numbers are on them. I had always wondered about that, since it is not a good idea to carry your social security card with you.
If you're like us, chances are you know someone who's been taken for a ride by an identity thief. It's a bad ordeal, and when you're pinching pennies, it can be the last straw if someone invades your financial privacy. Here are a couple of things we do around our house.
Destroy Sensitive Papers by Soaking Them
Here's an idea if you have a large amount of paper that needs to be shredded and have a small shredder that can handle only so much or the motor gets hot if it runs too long. I used this method to destroy old checks when we changed addresses.
Put Sensitive Shredded Documents in Used Diapers
For those who still have diaper duty at home and shred their sensitive documents. Throw some of that shredded paper in the diaper before you wrap it up and toss it out. No one will be willing to try and piece that info back together.
Know Your Computer Repair Person
When you hand over your computer to a repair service, do you realize that once they get your computer to function, EVERY bit of personal (and possibly financial) information is at their disposal.
Prevent Identity Theft Via Phishing
Let's talk emails. You get the cute ones from friends , the important ones from work and family and then you get the ones that are disguised. These emails are set up to fool you and convince you to give information that sets you up for a fall. Possibly for identity theft.
Keep a pair of scissors near your paper shredder. Then you can cut the private information off of the page, and shred that. Keep the rest of that sheet for scratch paper.
My Debit Card Was Stolen and Used Online
I have recently had my credit/debit card number stolen and used online. Between May 27-31st over $1000.00 of charges were made. I was alerted to this by a letter from my bank saying that I was .32 cents overdrawn.
No Shredder? Burn Your Personal Paperwork
Clearing out that pile of old bank statements, getting rid of old paystubs or old income tax forms?If you have a paper shredder, you're good to go! I don't have a shredder, but I do have a chiminea!
Dispose of Prescription Bottles Safely
Be especially safe with your old prescription bottles. Be sure and mark through the name of person and drug name with a marker before putting in trash as some people would try to get it filled, especially if it is for a pain pill.
Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft
Each year 8.4 million Americans are victims of identity theft. Ask around and it shouldn't be hard to find someone who can recant the tale of stolen identity. Frozen bank accounts, canceled credit cards, and ruined credit; the tales are frightful.
Check Online Banking Balance Frequently
Check your online banking frequently! Someone has stolen my debit card and has been taking $75.00 per day from our checking account. I have not used it at any unfamiliar places. They have stolen over $600.00.
Major Store Identity Theft Warning
Some of the accounts hacked include: TJ Max, BJ's Wholesale Club, Office Max, Barnes and Noble, Sports Authority, among others and keep a daily review of your accounts.
Tips to keep your identity safe:
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If you're like us, chances are you know someone who's been taken for a ride by an identity thief. It's a bad ordeal, and when you're pinching pennies, it can be the last straw if someone invades your financial privacy. Here are a couple of things we do around our house.
Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft
Each year 8.4 million Americans are victims of identity theft. Ask around and it shouldn't be hard to find someone who can recant the tale of stolen identity. Frozen bank accounts, canceled credit cards, and ruined credit; the tales are frightful.
