Protect Yourself From Identity Theft 
Thieves steal your money and possessions.  But consider the most valuable asset that can be stolen -- your own identity. When a thief has your personal information, it can be easy to use your good name and make your record go bad. Be careful with anything that contains your name, birth date, Social Security number and account numbers -- these are  the tools  of the identity thief.  Thieves get your information by stealing your wallet or purse, taking mail from your mailbox or trash, intercepting unsecured Internet transactions, posing as someone who needs the information (like a landlord or employer) or buying information from inside sources. There are steps you can take to prevent identity theft.  Keep your Social Security card in a safe place  -- don't carry it with you unless you need it. Shred any paperwork that has your Social Security number on it before throwing  it away.  Keep your information out of the hands of the enemy.

Anyone can be a victim of identity theft. It can happen in minutes, and take years for the fallout to stop. More and  more people from every walk of life are victimized each day. The results can be overwhelming; a loss of time and  money spent by victims trying to put their lives and finances back in order. Click here to learn more.

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The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, (FACTA) entitles people to request one free credit report each year.
Click here for your FREE Credit Report.  For more information on FACTA click on this link.  Click here to learn how  The United States Government encourages you to learn more about Identity Theft.
 

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