As consumers in the digital age we have repeatedly had our confidence in the security of our identity and financial information tested. First it was the dramatic increase in identity theft at the IRS. Then the major data breach at companies like Target, Neiman Marcus, Yahoo and others. Now we hear that a bug called Heartbleed has made secure web sites anything but secure. Here is a checklist of things to consider;
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Shred confidential information before tossing it | |
Do not share logins and passwords | |
Create separate credit card and banking accounts for internet transactions | |
Consider using a PO Box for mail |
Other resources
FREE credit report. Each year you are entitled to receive a FREE credit report from the major credit report companies. To receive yours go to: AnnualCreditReport.com | |
IRS Identity Theft: Tips for taxpayers | |
Federal Trade Commission: Identity theft help |