How To Protect Your Privacy

Identity Theft Protection and Privacy Tips

• Register all of your phone numbers with the national do not call registry.
• Protect social security number - never carry your social security number in your wallet or purse.
• Shred all of your documents and junk mail, espically pre-approved credit card offers.
• Use a locking mailbox, PO Box or quickly collect your mail everyday to help protect your privacy.
• Erase everything on old computer before you discard them. Use a free tool like ERASER to make sure all of your data is properly removed.
• When on-line make sure web sites which should be secure, are secure.
• Enroll in identity theft protection and credit reporting products.
• Be vigilant about your on-line security and protect your email address and personal information.
• Be very careful of social networking sites as a lot of personal information can be quickly gathered quickly and used to steal your identity
• Know your surroundings - always be careful of what information your provide about yourself in public places. When on your cell phone look around and see who is listening before revealing any personal information.