The saying goes “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” By following these best practices, you can greatly reduce your risk of having compromised personal information:
- Place a credit freeze on your account as a precautionary measure. Alert all three agencies.
- Check your credit report at least three times per year. Check your children’s information. They should not be credit active until age 18.
- Update your computer antivirus software. NEVER open any e-mail or attachment that is suspicious and be on high alert if asked for your financial or personal information.
- Make privacy a priority on social media and always keep your phone and tablet/laptop secure.
- Routinely review your bank/credit card statements for suspicious activity.
- Passwords should not contain your name or date of birth.
- Do not duplicate PINs and maintain them safely. Use a password manager. NEVER write down your debit card PIN.
- File an insurance claim, if covered.
Please contact us with any questions, and feel free to pass along this information to family or friends who may be interested.