How to Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft and Fraud

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In today’s digital age, it is very important to protect yourself against identity theft and fraud. Below are some tips on how you can safeguard your personal and financial related data:

1. Be careful about disclosing sensitive information like social security number or driver’s license.

2. Have a strong password and activate two step verification for your online accounts.

3. Keep an eye on your bank records in order to detect any unauthorized transactions.

4. Beware of scam emails that appear to be from legitimate organizations.

5. Shred documents with personal details before throwing them away.

6. Keep your social security number safe at all times and avoid giving it out unless necessary

7. Employ antivirus software on your devices while avoiding unsecured networks.

8. Do not disclose much of personal information on social media to protect yourself from being impersonated.

9. Consider freezing credit reports so as not allow illegal access into the same by criminals

10. Learn various tactics employed by identity thieves to recognize the early signs of the vice

These proactive steps coupled with staying informed will help reduce chances of fraud and identity theft happening to you as an individual, meaning; always review and update safety measures that you have put in place, this is what is required in this new milieu that is experiencing emerging threats in the cyberspace; never relax but be on guard so that no one else invades into your private life or identifies who you are thereby protecting your own self at all costs!
 
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