Protect yourself from identity theft

What are the best ways to prevent identity theft?

Here are 10 top tips to help protect yourself from identity theft

At ARMOURCARD we are often asked what can I do to minimise the risk of my personal data being compromised.

So we have compiled a list of the 10 top ways to protect yourself. (for the detailed list go here)

1. Shred it – like you mean too
   

2. Stash it – keep your receipts when out then shred it when home

3. Lock it up – mailboxes, filing cabinets, phones

4. Financial diligence – check your statements and all correspondence

5. Protect it – ePickpocketing

6. Check-ups – keep up to date credit checks

7. Red Flags – look out for any unusual activity

8. Freeze it – install a freeze on your credit

9. Opt-out – of pre-approved credit offers

10. Password Savvy – use different passwords

It’s often easy to forget just how easy your identity can be stolen especially in the technical age in-which we are living. By taking several steps and making them routine you will help greatly reduce your chances of having your identity stolen.

To find more about what each one of the 10 Tips means and how you can implement it go here