Name: 4 Tips to Prevent Identity Theft
Uploaded: 2019-01-14
Duration: 1 min 45 s
Description: You can never be too cautious.

4 Tips to Prevent Identity Theft

you can never be too cautious when protecting your finances from those pretending to be you. So what's the best line of defense against these pesky imposters? According to Family Circle, here are four tips to prevent identity theft. Coin it. Life well spent Presented by Geico A great way to stop intruders in their tracks is to freeze your credit. This free, albeit lengthy, process prohibits anyone including yourself from opening up a new credit card or loan in your name. But even with frozen credit, it's still important to monitor your existing accounts. According to the Federal Trade Commission, card holders are entitled to one free credit report every 12 months from each of the three nationwide credit reporting companies. Request one and peruse it for any strange activity. If you spot an unfamiliar account, dispute it immediately. Maintain your wits while surfing the Web. Avoid sharing financial information on unsecured sites and social media, and leverage useful tools to keep you safe. Apps like one password allow members to share and store passwords. Password managers also alert users to any security breaches. Sign your family up for only $60 a year. Another great way to maintain a watchful eye on your cash flow is to utilize bank alerts. Set the alerts to a low amount and you'll be up to speed on every account purchase. Suspicious charges will never slip by you again. With these helpful tips, you'll keep your financial kingdom secure. Coinage Life Well spent presented by Geico.