Five easy steps to prevent identity theft at home

3 January 2010
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Protect yourself from security fraud

Identity fraud is preventable and prevention usually starts and ends at home. Here’s five easy steps to prevent identity theft.

  1. Install a locked letterbox tht is large enough to reveive all your daily mail without anything protruding from the box. Another option is to have all your mail sent to a post office box. Annual fees are reasonable and you have complete security of your mail.
  2. Be careful who you give information to on the telephone or over the Internet. If making payments on the Internet, make sure the website has good security in place.
  3. Regularly check your bank statements for any anomolies and contact your bank immediately if you find anything.
  4. Get a shredder to destroy any sensitive documents rather than just throwing them into the paper disposal bin.
  5. Set up a login on your computer for accessing all your files and change your password regularly.

If you do become a victim of identity theft, contact the police immediately.