IDENTITY THEFT

Identity theft occurs when someone appropriates your personal information to 
commit fraud or theft. Personal Information can include your name, date of birth, 
social security number, drivers license number, address, and financial account 
numbers.

TIPS FOR YOU TO REMEMBER

•	Minimize the amount of items with personal information in your wallet, 
	purse or vehicle.
•	Check your mail everyday.
•	Shred any documents with your personal information including 
	pre approved credit card applications.
•	Be aware of telephone, Internet, or door to door solicitations which claim 
	to be legitimate entities in order to gain your confidence then manipulate 
	you to obtain your personal information.
•	Lock up your financial documents, credit cards, and blank checkbooks in your
	residence.
•	Pay attention to billing cycles for statements that do not arrive in the mail.
	Use a secure Internet connection online (look for the padlock icon) when
	entering and transmitting personal information.
•	Be reluctant to register with websites that request your personal information.
•	If you have been a victim of identity theft consider getting a fraud alert or
	credit freeze.
•	Check your credit report periodically from the 3 major credit bureaus.

	www.equifax.com
	www.transunion.com
	www.experian.com

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) serves as a clearinghouse for complaints by 
victims of identity theft.

www.consumer.gov/idtheft
1-877-ID THEFT (438-4338)