Preventing Identity Theft

The best prevention for identity theft is to be prepared before it ever happens.  The following identity theft resources discuss the various steps you can take in protecting your personal identity.

What Is Identity Theft? - Learn how it happens and what you can do to protect yourself.

Ways to Prevent Identity Theft outlines 17 easy steps to protect your credit and your identity.

Protection From Identity Theft - Why it's important and what you can do to protect your identity.

Email Identity Theft - Keeping your identity safe when reading your email.

Damage Control for a Lost Wallet - how to protect your identity when you lose your wallet or purse.

How To Report Identity Theft - What to do if you're a victim.

Credit Bureau Fraud Alerts - Alerting the credit bureaus to notify you when credit is applied for in your name.

Credit Monitoring For Fraud is great prevention against identity theft because it will alert you to a problem before it gets too big.

Identity Theft Insurance - Is it a good option for you?

Opt Out of future credit card offers in the mail to prevent someone from applying for credit in your name.

Credit Card Scam Alert details how to spot a credit card scam and what you can do if you're a victim.