Since identity theft is of concern, it’s important to remember that there are steps you can take to minimize the risk and help protect your privacy and identity.
- Shred documents containing your personal information before
discarding them. - Secure your personal information at home and at work.
- Before disclosing any personal information, make sure you know why it is required and how it will be used.
- Obtain your credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus once every 6-12 months and review them for accuracy. (You can get a free copy of your credit report each year at www.annualcreditreport.com
Use caution when responding to e-mails requesting personal information. When in doubt, contact the sender of the request through a known, secure channel (phone number on back of credit card or a known website address).
Your Friend,
Rob Weinberg
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