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Identity theft is a growing problem and one that can have far reaching and devastating consequences for the victim. Most of us may think that identity theft is mostly about using a SSN number to check out books at the library or similar, but that’s not the case. Identity theft may result in someone using your identity to scam you out of all your belongings, put you in debt and commit crimes in your name. Stay safe always with these tips:

Keep your personal ID safe

Be careful with which information you disclose. Criminals often try to get hold of your SSN number trough various schemes. Scam artists may pose as bank employees, government offices or stores, either trough mail, phone or on the internet. Only ever disclose important information if you are 100% sure that who you are talking to is who they claim to be.

Keep your mail and trash safe

It’s not only private eyes who go trough other people’s trash. Your trash may reveal a lot about you, particularly if you don’t destroy your mail. Most important information is still sent by regular mail, even in these days of the email. Never assume that you can just dispose of this mail in the trash. If you have a letter with confidential information, make sure to completely rip it or burn it, because discarding it.

Keep an eye on your bank account statements

A common method of credit card fraud is to get your CCN but not use it right away. Instead, the criminal may try making a small purchase, to see if you will close the card. If nothing happens, then he may continue to make other small purchases, week by week, month by month or he may choose to go for the big score. Make it a weekly habit to go through all of your bank statements.

Stay safe online

There are many ways a criminal can get access to your personal information online. The most common way is by using so called phishing websites. These are websites that mimic other authority websites. They may ask you to change your password or similar. Then when you click the link in your email you will be taken to the false site, where the criminal will gain access to your password. Other ways of online identity theft includes scammers installing software on your computer without your knowledge, so called Trojans.

Stay safe with ID theft protection from http://www.protectyouridentity.org.