How to Protect against Identity theft
Here are a few tips on how to protect against Identity theft:
- Protect Personal Information: Avoid sharing sensitive information such as Social Security numbers, bank account details, or passwords online unless necessary.
- Use Strong Passwords: Create strong, unique passwords for each online account and consider using a reputable password manager to securely store them.
- Monitor Financial Statements: Regularly review bank and credit card statements for any unauthorized transactions and report suspicious activity immediately.
- Enable Account Alerts: Set up alerts for account activity to receive notifications of any unusual login attempts or changes to your account information.