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Video Report: Prevent identity theft
May 2006 (Medialink) - You may have already bought a new car,
plasma television or some other pricey item
and not even know it. How? You could be a
victim of identity theft. Experts offer
advice on how to prevent this from happening
to you.
Thieves can steal Social Security numbers, credit card data and
other personal information through a variety
of ways - including bank statements,
Internet hacking and even listening to your
cell phone conversations. Experts advise to
limit giving personal information over a
cell phone, ignore unsolicited emails and
shred financial records before throwing them
out.
Also, check your credit report at least once
a year and review it for anything unusual.
Ask your insurance company if they offer
identity theft insurance - which can pay for
your legal bills and help restore your
identity if you are ever victimized.
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