Identity Theft
Everything You Need To Know
How to Prevent Identity Theft
5 Simple Steps
- Only carry essential documents with you.
- Stay on top of your credit reports.
- Protect your Social Security Number.
- Shred any of your trash that contains personal information.
- Make sure anyone who has your information keeps it safe.
What To Do If You Learn You Are A Victim Of Identity Theft
5 Simple Steps
- Freeze fraudulent accounts
- Contact the Federal Trade Commission
- Check your credit report
- Place a fraud alert on your credit report
- Contact the police and fill out a police report
Sources
How to Prevent Identity Theft, TransUnion, https://www.transunion.com/personal-credit/identity-theft-and-fraud/how-to-prevent-identity-theft.page
Preventing Identity Theft, equifax.com, http://learn.equifax.com/identity-theft/ID-protection