Identity Theft how to protect yourself

Identity Theft how to protect yourself?

 

Identity theft is a form of stealing someone's identity in which someone pretends to be someone else by assuming that person's identity, typically in order to access resources or obtain credit and other benefits in that person's name.

How can you protect your self from one of those people?

First of all Don't save passwords on your work computer. Don't take the risk that someone else will have access to your computer. Don't save those passwords on library, hotel or other public computers, either.

Another one is that you shouldn't fall victim to phishing. Phishing refers to emails that look like they come from your bank, brokerage or cell phone company, but actually are fraudulent. Typically, they ask for personal information, such as your Social Security number, account number or passwords. No legitimate company would every request that kind of information from in an email.

Think like a thief. Before you throw anything away, look to see whether it has any valuable identifying information that could be used by someone to steal your identity.