IDAHO NATIONAL TRANSPORTER Idaho
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Tip 1 If you think no one would be interested in your personal information, think again. The reality is that anyone can be a victim of identity theft. In fact, according to a Federal Trade Commission survey, there are almost 10 million victims every year. It's often difficult to know how thieves obtained their victims' personal information, and while it definitely can happen offline, some cases start when online data is stolen. Visit www.consumer.gov/idtheft to learn what to do if your identity is stolen. Unfortunately, when it comes to crimes like identity theft, you can't entirely control whether you will become a victim. But following these tips can help minimize your risk while you're online: If you're asked for your personal information – your name, email or home address, phone number, account numbers, or Social Security number – learn how it's going to be used, and how it will be protected, before you share it. Don't open unsolicited or unknown email messages Most importantly, do not to respond to solicitations for your personal or financial information. If you believe there may be a need for such information by a company with whom you have an account or placed an order, contact that company directly in a way you know to be genuine. Never send your personal information via email because email is not a secure transmission method. Most email programs have email filters built-in to the application. The links on the left hand side of this webpage contain video tutorials that'll show you how to set your email filters, so you can limit the amount of unsolicited email you receive. If you are shopping online: Unfortunately, no indicator is foolproof; some scammers have forged security icons. Read website privacy policies Published 10-17-8 |