Question

Identity theft is when someone takes your personal information and steals your identity. Based on the lessons, what are some of the ways to reduce your risk of becoming a victim of identity theft? What should you do if you feel you are victim of identity theft?

Answer 1

Answer:

Some ways to reduce my chances of identity theft are to give out my Social Security number and personal information as little times as possible. Another strategy is the shred bills, statements, and unused or canceled checks. You should also limit the places where private information can be found. If it does happen, you should contact credit companies and file a fraud alert immediately. Any accounts that may have been affected should be closed and any passwords incoherence to the company should be changed.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Place a fraud alert on your credit report ?