Have You Secured Your Identity Lately?

It’s clear to me that identity thieves are getting craftier and spammers are getting more deceptive. But what amazes me is the fact that many individuals and companies are still falling victims for the same old tricks. Is it a matter of better needed education, improved methods of public alerts or lack of individual common sense? Or could it perhaps be a combination of all three? It’s no wonder that Spam emails have been growing consistently and considerably.

Here are my top five tips:

1. Review your bank and financial statements often and scan for unusual activity.
2. Shred your sensitive paperwork.
3. Prevent leaving your financial data or credit cards exposed at home or the office.
4. When shopping online make sure the site is secured and encrypted.
5. Stop replying to emails requesting your confidential information or ones with tempting offers.

If you wish to learn more, I’ve previously written several articles describing ways to better protect your identity:

Are you fish bait? How to Prevent Thieves From Stealing Your Identity

Basic steps to Protect your identity – How to keep your private information secured