All of us have heard about the warnings like never give out your personal information over the phone or Internet unless you are willing to let someone steal your identity. As we are passing through Christmas and new year season and during this time several emails strike our mailbox that have such instructions following which you can become a victim of identity theft.
All officially looking emails are not legitimate
Even if you have got emails branded with corporate logos, then don’t think that these are all legitimate ones as even the most officially-looking emails can also be a front for identity thieves who want to take away your credit card information. But sometimes you have to take few more precautions in order to protect your identity.
Here in this article I have given you some tips to keep you safe from identity theft.
1. You should Leave Your Credit Cards at Home
When you don’t need your credit cards, then it is better to leave them at home in a safe place along with your Social Security card and other important documents. Doing this not only that you will not be tempted to make impulse purchases, but it will also keep your finances secure in case if your wallet or purse is lost or stolen.
2. You should Keep Personal Details Private
Are you on social networks like MySpace and Facebook? If any such personal details like your full name and date of birth have been published by you, then thieves can use these details for getting more information about you.