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Protect Your Identity: Essential Steps to Safeguard Personal Information

Safeguard your personal data by implementing simple yet effective strategies. Start by shredding credit card offers and using a locked mailbox for sensitive correspondence. Avoid mailing envelopes from home; instead, use post office services. Remove your information from telephone directories, and enhance your online security by installing a firewall and keeping your virus protection software updated. Be wary of phishing emails and opt for credit cards over debit cards during transactions. Always cover your PIN while entering it, as thieves could be lurking nearby.

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Protect Your Identity: Essential Steps to Safeguard Personal Information

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  1. Protect Your Good Name Your Name

  2. Reduce Access to Personal Data • Shred credit card offers • Use a locked mailbox • Mail envelopes inside the post office • Remove listing from telephone directory

  3. Internet and Security Safeguards • Install a firewall • Install and update virus protection software • Never respond to phishing e-mail • Use credit, not debit, cards when shopping

  4. Beware of ‘Shoulder Surfers’ • Shield your hand when entering your PIN • Thieve may be watching with binoculars

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