Identity Protection Checklist

Identity Protection Checklist

DETER identity thieves by safeguarding your information. 

• Shred personal financial documents and paperwork. 
• Protect your Social Security number. 
• Don’t give out personal information on the phone, through the mail, or over the internet. 
• Never click on links sent in unsolicited emails. 
• Don’t use an obvious password and change your passwords frequently. 
• Keep your personal information in a secure place. 

DETECT suspicious activity by monitoring your financial accounts & billing statements. 

Be alert to signs that require immediate attention: 

• Bills that do not arrive as expected 
• Unexpected credit cards or account statements 
• Denials of credit for no apparent reason 
• Calls or letters about purchases you did not make 
• Charges on your financial statements that you don’t recognize 

Inspect: 

• Your credit reports and accounts regularly www.annualcreditreport.com