Prevention > Protection

Deter identity thieves by safeguarding your information. ¦ Shred financial documents and paperwork with personal information before you discard them. ¦ Protect your Social Security number. Don’t carry your Social Security card in your wallet or write your Social Security number on a check. Give it out only if absolutely necessary or ask to use another identifier. ¦ Don’t give out personal information on the phone, through the mail, or over the Internet unless you have initiated the contact and know who you are dealing with. ¦ Never click on links sent in unsolicited emails; instead, type in a Web address you know. Use firewalls, anti-spyware, and anti-virus software to protect your home computer; keep them up-to-date. Visit OnGuardOnline.gov for more information. ¦ Don’t use an obvious password like your birth date, your mother’s maiden name, or the last four digits of your Social Security number. ¦ Keep your personal information in a secure place at home, especially if you have roommates, employ outside help, or are having work done in your house. http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/index.html

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