Preventing and Responding to Identity Theft.
- Never share your Social Security number and always keep it secure.
- Lock bank statements and tax returns in a filing cabinet or safe.
- Sign up for fraud alert emails from your ban or credit card company.
- Be skeptical of fraud alerts. Call your financial institution directly if you suspect fraud.
- Avoid using personal information like birth date, mother’s maiden name or other commonly used security question answers. Hackers have learned to mine social media for these details to access accounts.
