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Advice to Consider to Prevent Identity Theft
Sal Inserra - Partner
Did you know that one out of every 30 people will have their identity stolen? Take it from me, someone who has experienced it - it is NOT fun! While I can laugh at it now (refer to Individuals Make the Firm Culture post dated September 11, 2006), it was no laughing matter at the time. If the $6,000 worth of average damage isn’t bad enough, think about the 40 hours of time it takes the average person to make things right again. And, for college students preparing to enter the work force, identity theft can cause additional problems during your job search due to undetected errors on credit reports that could raise flags with potential employers. To reduce the risk of this happening to you, consider the following advice:
Be vigilant about your mail. Use secure United States Postal Service drop boxes to send mail. And, shred junk mail and bank, credit card and other financial statements before discarding.
Safeguard private financial statements and personal identification such as social security cards, drivers licences and birth certificates.
Check your credit report regularly. It is available for free annually and as easy to access as a phone call or a few clicks of a mouse.
Be careful where and how you use personal and financial information over the Internet.
For additional details on how to protect your identity, refer to the article entitled, “17 ways to avoid ID theft on campus” at bankrate.com.
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