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Learn How to Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft

I like to compare identity theft with someone trying to break into your house. Installing a lock will make it difficult for burglars, but no lock is 100% effective. The same is true for identity theft protection. You can make it more difficult for someone, but nothing can guarantee that you won't become a victim.

What Can You Do to Protect Yourself?

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From the U.S. Treasury Dept. Explains the steps you can take to protect yourself from identity theft.

Credit Freeze | Best Protection

A credit freeze is the best way to prevent identity theft and is now available in almost every state. You should seriously consider freezing your credit today.

Fraud Alert | Learn How

A fraud alert is decent protection, but creditors can ignore the alert and new credit accounts can still be opened. Also, a fraud alert has to be renewed every 90 days.

Stop Junk Mail and Telemarketing

Protect yourself by blocking new credit offers from reaching your mailbox. You can do it with just a simple phone call.

Avoid Fraud and Scams

Scammers and thieves are always trying to separate you from your money. Learn about their tricks before you become a victim.

Learn What to Shred

You need to shred if you're going to prevent identity theft. Otherwise, documents will pile up that are a gold mine to thieves.

Other Prevention Tips

We've compiled a list of simple things you can do to prevent identity theft.