In the world we live in today many people become victim to identity theft.
This is where another person uses your personal information including your social security number
to open up credit in your name.
In order to protect yourself from becoming a victim of identity theft we recommend the following:
1. Order a free copy of your credit report at AnnualCreditReport.com
2. Always shred sensitive documents that contain any account information
3. Sign up for a server such as LifeLock which will actively protect your identity.
4. Never give out your social security number over the phone to people or companies that you don’t know.
5. Check your free credit report monthly for any errors or mistakes (update them if necessary).