Prevent Identity Theft: Tips and Actions
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Shred documents before discarding
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Use strong passwords online
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Read account statements and bills
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Keep track of bills and mail
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Get and review your credit reports
Go to AnnualCreditReport.com
Or call 1-877-322-8228
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Contact business where charges were made
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Place a fraud alert on your credit reports
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Get your credit reports
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Report at IdentityTheft.gov and get a personalized
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Start a conversation
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Understand identity theft, learn how to protect against it by safeguarding your information and spotting signs early on, and know the steps to take if it happens to you. Start a conversation and report any fraud promptly. Get informed at ftc.gov/PassItOn.
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What is identity theft, and how can it hurt you? Someone uses your personal or financial information without your permission to buy things with your credit cards open new accounts (credit cards, loans) to get medical care using your benefits
How to protect against identity theft Protect your Social Security number Shred documents before discarding Use strong passwords online
How to spot identity theft Read account statements and bills Read explanations of medical benefits Keep track of bills and mail
How to spot identity theft Get and review your credit reports Go to AnnualCreditReport.com Or call 1-877-322-8228
What to do if identity theft happens Contact business where charges were made or accounts were opened. Place a fraud alert on your credit reports Get your credit reports Report at IdentityTheft.gov and get a personalized recovery plan.
Start a conversation Share what you know, your strategies and ideas Get more information at ftc.gov/PassItOn
Report it ReportFraud.ftc.gov 1-877-FTC-HELP
Thank you! Questions?
