Don't provide financial information, such as checking and credit card numbers or your Social Security Number, unless you know the person or organization.
Report lost or stolen checks immediately.
Notify your banker of suspicious phone inquiries, such as asking for account information to “verify a statement” or “receive a prize”.
Closely guard your ATM PIN and receipts.
Shred any financial statements and bank statements before disposing of them.
Put outgoing mail in a secure, official Postal Service collection box.
If regular bills fail to reach you, call the company to find out why.
If your bills include questionable items, don’t ignore them. Instead, investigate immediately to avoid potential fraud.
Periodically contact the major credit reporting companies to review your file and make certain the information is correct. (See Credit Bureau information below):
