What is rampant, spreading like wildfire and can kill life as you know it? No, not a deadly virus (but close). Answer: Identity theft. My stepson, Aaron, was a victim of identity theft recently. Someone stole his bank cards, deposited fake checks into his account, then withdrew cash. The deposited fraudulent checks and overdraft charges hurt his credit, and he’s slowly recovering and rebuilding his score.
Tips to avoid identity theft:
1. Buy a shredder. Aggressively protect your social security, credit card or bank numbers.
2. Use a lock-in mailbox. This isn’t 100% safe, but it’s much safer than one without a lock.
3. Protect your out-going mail. Get it into the box or the hands of a postal clerk. Heavily trafficked offices often have out- View the rest of this article
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