
Here are a few tips to keep your personal information from getting into the wrong hands:
– Only give out your Social Security number when it is really needed. Ask if and why it is necessary when you are asked to provide it.
– Be cautious who you share your personal information with and avoid sending such info in emails or through the mail.
– Be cautious who you share your personal information with and avoid sending such info in emails or through the mail.
– Shred any papers that have identification or account numbers before discarding them.
– Cut apart old credit cards and don’t carry unnecessary personal documents (birth certificate, Social Security card, passport, etc.) around with you unless you really need them.
– Pay attention to your billing cycles. If a bill is late arriving at your house follow up with your creditors as soon as possible.
– Create unique passwords for all of your accounts.
– Password protect your smartphone.
– Password protect your smartphone.