Protection starts with education
Identity theft can lead to financial difficulties and stress. Take control by being aware of your online activities and following these tips to protect yourself:
- Don’t share personal information online, such as your address, phone numbers, Social Security number, birth date, or birth place
- Store sensitive personal and financial documents in a secure location and shred them prior to disposal
- Never carry around your Social Security card or share your number unless absolutely necessary
- Promptly retrieve your mail or arrange a hold with the U.S. Postal Service if you are unavailable for several days
- Opt out of prescreened credit and insurance offers by calling 1-888-567-8688 or visiting optoutprescreen.com
- Delete all personal information on electronic devices prior to disposal
Technology we rely on
- Only download programs from known, reliable sources
- Make sure your operating system, software, browser versions and plug-ins are current
- Install a personal firewall, like Easy Solutions®, on your computer and keep anti-virus software installed and updated
- Use public computers with caution – online banking, downloads, and other private activities should be conducted, when possible, on a private computer
- Protect your devices with password security to prevent unauthorized users from remotely accessing your devices or home network
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