Identity Theft Prevention

13 Ways to Avoid & Limit Identity Theft

Following these steps is the first thing you should do, but remember as time passes thieves are becoming more and more adept in their tactics.  Also the following steps will never protect you 100% but following them may limit the havoc it will create in your life once your identity is stolen.  You must keep on top of your information before some else uncovers old documents online information you may have inadvertently posted years ago etc… If you are in doubt and would like more information about Pre-Paid Legal Services and their Identity Theft Shield please contact us.

1. Monitor your accounts
2. Remove yourself from Direct Marketing Association lists
3. Keep gifts/purchases  in trunk whenever possible - keep car locked
4. Remove valuable items from car (keys, iPods, electronic gadgets, briefcases, purses, etc.)
5. Never leave your airline ticket stub or other personal items (purse, briefcase) lying around in public areas unattended.
6. Guard your credit cards - ID thieves peer over your shoulder
7. Don't carry cards you don't need
8. Keep personal information home and secure
9. Only shop secure on-line websites (begin with http://...)
10. Log on directly to website not through links or emails.
11. Avoid free websites and downloads - some allow access to your computer
12. Use a credit card not a debit card for on-line shopping
13. Use  only one credit card to more easily track transactions

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Contact Biewer & Associates
Independent Associates - Pre-Paid Legal, Inc.
Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialists ^TM

Phone: 920.924.9928
Fax: 888.539.5962
Email: biewer@biewerassociates.com

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Biewer & Associates
N5211 County Rd. Y
Oakfield, WI 53065