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Tips to Avoid Identity Theft Keep the following tips in mind to make sure that you don't become a victim: - Check your credit report at least twice a year.
- Shred all personal documents with a crosscut shredder before you throw them out.
- Don’t leave incoming mail in your mailbox overnight.
- Deposit outgoing mail that contains any personal information at the post office or other safe, closed location.
- When selecting your PIN, don’t use information such as your birthday, social security number, phone number or address.
- Make a copy of everything in your wallet, front and back, and keep it in a secure location.
- Don’t leave personal information in your vehicle.
- Always take your ATM or store receipts with you.
- Never give personal information over the phone to people you are not familiar with.
- Never open email attachments from people you do not know.
- Never shared personal information over email, even if you believe it’s been requested by a legitimate company.
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