How to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft? – Just Ask A Crook!
Wednesday, 21 July 2010
- What are convicted identity thieves saying?
- Who Better to Ask?
The one big problem that you most likely have if you want to protect yourself from identity theft, is that you don’t think like thief. You see stealing and abusing an identity fraudsters personal information would be an extremely difficult task. They no doubt would have all their bases covered.
A Thief Knows How To Protect Yourself From Identity Theft
So then who do you suppose are the best people to talk to if you want to protect yourself from identity theft? That’s right! You guessed it. The best people who would know what thieves are looking for, is thieves themselves. So then what are convicted identity fraudsters saying today?
Identity Thieves are Prowling Parking Garages
They’re saying to never leave your purse, wallet, checkbook or credit card receipts in your car. You would be amazed at just how easy it is for a knowledgeable pro to get in and out of a vehicle without an owner knowing it. Merchandise left in bags often has credit card receipts in with it and they know it.
Destroy Unused Credit Cards
Carefully review your credit card account statements every month and only use cards that have the very latest in up to date security measures. Even then, make it a point to toss out cards that you aren’t regularly using. Keeping several cards with high credit limits is just asking for trouble.
Never Use Checks or Debit Cards Online
Never use a check or debit card when shopping online. Checks can be washed and rewritten to higher amounts and a debit card is a one way ticket into your savings. Consider using just one card for online shopping and make sure it’s a card from a company that uses up to date security measures.
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Be Tight Fisted With Your Social Security Number
Start being stingy with your social security number. More businesses and organizations, such as you local gym are relying on social security numbers for tracking members because it’s easy and efficient. Learn to just say no! If they don’t have an alternative than you can be that they are a gold mine for an identity thief.
Several People Can Use Your Social Security Number
What you need to understand is that your social security number can be sold over and over again online or where undocumented workers congregate. It has a value and all it takes is one renegade employee in business that tracks members this way and every social security number in the files can be for sale on Internet.
Here is Something You Have Done Before
The last bit of advise from the convicted thieves is to never print your social security number or drivers license number on a check you have written. It’s a common security measure but it’s just too risky in this day and age. Use a check guarantee card and that should be enough.
