Identity Theft Checklist
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- Wallet
- Remove any cards or documents not needed on a regular basis.
- Don't keep a birth certificate in your wallet.
- Only carry your passport when necessary.
- If your wallet is lost or stolen, immediately contact your credit card companies and financial institutions.
- Mailbox
- Install a locked mailbox or a mail slot that allows letters to drop inside your home.
- When you're away, ask a neighbour to promptly pick up your mail.
- Take note of when credit card and utility bills are supposed to arrive.
- Reduce the number of sensitive documents mailed to your home by switching to secure online banking.
- Destroy any unwanted pre-approved credit card applications that arrive in the mail.
- Instruct your bank not to mail you unsolicited convenience cheques.
- Computer
- Use intricate passwords.
- Avoid using an automatic login feature.
- Never leave your laptop in the car or anywhere else it could easily be stolen.
- Use digital signatures, data encryption, and anonymizing services.
- Use a personal firewall.
- Install virus protection software.
- Disable file-sharing software to block unauthorized access to information in your computer.
- When shopping or banking online, only send personal or financial information after ensuring there is a secure transaction system.
- Make online purchases from reputable firms.
- Sign out of a web site and clear your Internet file after online banking.
- Make sure your wireless Internet is protected.
- Disconnect or disable your Wi-Fi equipment when not in use.
- Do not reply to or click on links in any e-mail asking for your personal information.
- Ensure personal information is deleted before selling a computer.
- Do not engage by replying to bogus e-mails.
- Credit Cards
- Don't give credit card numbers on the telephone unless you are sure who you are speaking with.
- Monitor bills and credit card activity carefully each month.
- Keep a list of all credit card numbers and expiry dates in a safe place
- Cut up any credit or debit cards that are expired or that you don't use.
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Who it's for
This Identity Theft Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Identity Theft essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Identity Theft structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
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- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.
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