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Identity Theft And Fraud Protection Article
                                                          
    Identity Theft - Take These Steps For Fraud Protection
    By Theresa M. Troolines
    Owner Of Self Defense Products Florida

    Anyone could become a victim of identity theft. It happens when the thief pretends to be you by taking
    your bank account numbers, your social security number and credit cards. With this information, the
    thief will open new credit card accounts and borrow money to go on a spending spree buying luxurious
    items such as new cars and taking expensive vacations. Here, I will give you some steps for developing
    fraud protection

    So How Does A Thief Get Access To My Personal Information?

    •        Email Pfishing has become very popular. The thief pretends to be employed by companies such a
    PayPal, EBay, your bank, etc. They will tell you - very convincingly, that they need your password or
    social security number to be verified for various reasons. They are so convincing, they even build a
    webpage to look just like the company you are dealing with. Be very careful as this is a vey common
    form of internet fraud AND telephone fraud.

    •        Thieves sift through dumpsters at apartments, homes and the city dump to get your financial
    information from statements and receipts.

    •        Steal mail from your mailbox. They are especially looking for bank statements and pre-approved
    credit card applications.

    •        Keep a watchful eye at automated teller machines. Thieves will try to steal your ATM card and/or
    personal identification number. A clever trick the thief is using is to stand behind you with a cell phone,
    pretending to be talking on the phone, then taking video snapshots of you typing your number in!

    •        Steal your wallet or pocketbook.

    •        Call you on the phone and pretend to be your landlord, mortgage or loan officer, or even your
    employer to get such info as your credit report.


    So What Can Be Done For Your Protection To Prevent ID Theft?

    •        Check your credit report for errors and correct at least once a year.

    •        Never give out your Social Security number unless it's absolutely required by state or federal
    governments.

    •        Do not carry your Social Security card around with you.

    •        Shred – Shred – Shred! Invest in an inexpensive shredder to get rid of papers with personal
    information such as credit card offers, bank statements, charge receipts and expired credit cards.

    •        Never give your social security, credit card or bank information over the phone, internet or
    through the mail unless you know for certain that who you are dealing with is a legitimate business.

    •        Make sure you take inventory of every card you own. Include account numbers, addresses and
    phone numbers so you can notify the bank or card company in case your card is stolen or lost.

    •        Limit the number of cards you carry. This will limit information for the thief.

    •        Be careful online and in chat rooms and social networking. Identity thieves could be watching or
    trying to build a friendship.

                •        Enroll in Credit Card and Identity Theft Fraud Protection Programs.  

    •        Lastly, remove yourself from mailing lists so you will not receive unsolicited offers such as
    insurance and credit card offers.
IMPORTANT! It is the buyers responsibility, not the seller, to ascertain and obey all applicable local, state, and federal laws
regarding the possession and use of any item offered by Self Defense Products Florida  If you are unsure, please contact
your local or state authorities. By placing an order, the buyer represents that all products purchased will be used in a lawful
manner and that he/she is of legal age.
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