Last week we talked about Red Flag Rules and how this new implimentation could help protect you from identity theft. But what do you do if it happens to you? The Federal Trade Commission has four steps laid out if you believe you are the victim of identity theft.
Step One: Place a Fraud Alert on [...]
Tag Archives: Identity Theft
Identity Theft: What Steps Do You Take if it Happens to You?
August 3, 2009 – 10:10 am
Identity Theft: What are Creditors Required to Do to Keep You Safe?
July 27, 2009 – 10:09 am
Right now the only person truly protecting you from identity theft is yourself. But soon that will change. It’s about to get a whole lot more difficult for the bad guys to wreak havoc with your finances and your credit. Starting August 1, businesses and creditors across the country must have Red Flag Rules in [...]
Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
September 23, 2008 – 1:50 pm
Millions of people are impacted by identity theft each year. You can avoid becoming a victim by taking simple steps to protect yourself from identity theft.
Start Shredding
Invest in a cross-cutting paper shredder. You can pick one up for about $75. Start shredding everything from credit card receipts to credit card applications and anything else containing [...]
