Identity Theft Protection Strategies

In your identity theft protection efforts, SIMPLE safe-guards can minimize your risks

The question is often asked: “Is there really a sure-fire way to prevent identity theft?”

The Answer: As with any other crime, you cannot completely control whether you become an identity theft victim but you certainly can minimize the risks.

Your fingerprints are unique to you and cannot be given to someone else for their use.  However, your personal identifying data - especially your Social Security Number (SSN), your birth date, your account numbers, and other sensitive data - can be stolen and used to:

• charge your existing credit card accounts 
• obtain new loans, services, rentals and even mortgages in your name 
• allow someone to impersonate you while committing other crimes 

Here is a wealth of information to help you design the right identity theft protection plan for you and your family:

• Identity Theft Prevention Basics
  
  Seal the security gaps with these identity theft prevention basics
• Become Credit Report Savvy
  
  Your credit report is an important tool in your idenity theft protection strategy. Get your free credit report info here...
• Order Your Credit Report
  
  In the fight against identity theft, securing a copy of your credit report is a MUST. Ordering is a snap...here's how...
• ID Theft Prevention Tip: Create Safe Passwords
  
  When it cimes to online identity theft prevention, you need to learn how to create safe passwords . . .
• Identity Theft Insurance
  
  Do you really need identity theft insurance? For peace of mind, thousands of people say, "yes."