Identity theft is no laughing matter. It can strike nearly anyone at any time. It is important to protect yourself as well as know how to deal with it. This series can help. What Is Identity Theft?How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft What to Do if You are a Victim of Identity Theft Supplemental Articles Did you know that college students can be more susceptible to identity...
Most identity thieves work quickly, because they know they have limited time to act before being found out. If you suspect you are a victim of identity theft, you need to work just as fast. Lock Down Accounts The first thing to do if you notice a problem with one of your accounts is to contact the institution that handles the account. Let them know there is suspicious activity. You will...
Prevention is your best line of defense against identity theft. Be mindful of where your wallet, credit cards, ATM or debit cards, checks and anything else with identifying information is at all times. Take special care to protect your social security number, because if this falls into the wrong hands a lot can go wrong. Properly dispose of receipts, or better yet, if you do not need a receipt...
Identity theft is a problem more than 8 million Americans face each year. If left unchecked, identity theft can be devastating, but if caught early it is possible to make a full recovery. When the proper steps are taken, it is even possible to prevent identity theft from occurring. Learn more and find out how to best protect yourself, what to do if you fall victim to identity theft and how Bob...
In these two weeks, we are discussing insurance tips that every college student should know. Many people don’t consider the risk of identity theft for a college student. That’s the topic of this third tip. Is My College Student Really at Risk? 10 million Americans are victims of identity theft each year. You may be surprised that it can happen to every classification of person — babies, the...
