Maximum security is only possible with your help. Here’s what you can do to help stop these crimes before they happen:

Do not give out 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 check immediately.
• Notify your banker of suspicious phone inquiries such as those asking for account information to “verify a statement” or “award 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):