How may identity theft be prevented?

Answer 1

Hello!

While you most likely cannot prevent your identity from getting stolen, you can take certain measures to minimize the possibility of it happening.

I came across idtheftauthority.com and learned how to help prevent identity theft by doing the following:

• Maintain your records carefully

• Shred your financial documents yourself

• Protect your SSN

• File your taxes early (I thought this was a strange one too, but read the information on this page to learn why!)

• Don't respond to suspicious emails or text messages

• Don't conduct transactions or give personal info out while in a public places

We really cannot do enough to stop this entirely, but we can slow it down if we get smart about it and do what we can to protect our important information on our own.

Answer 2

The most common ways identity theft can happen are through internet phishing, record hacks, mail, ATM data, and direct theft such as purse snatching. Identity thieves look for and steal any personal information such as ATM pin numbers, social security numbers, credit card numbers, phone numbers, and addresses.

Answer 3

Someone can become a victim of identity theft by not using anti-virus software and by opening e-mail attachments from people they don't know. Also, using checks constantly can reveal personal information to others.

Answer 4

A better question is - Why do you want to know?

I wouldn't, and hope nobody else, gives you an answer to assist you in a crime.