How To Protect Your Identity From Theft (Ep. 6)
Is your identity safe online?
Join Jeff Panik from Balance Wealth Partners on ‘Between Life and Money’ as he dives into the crucial topic of identity theft and fraud. Jeff emphasizes that no one is immune to these threats and highlights the importance of proactive measures to safeguard personal information in today’s digital era.
Key Points Covered:
- Widespread Threat: Highlighting how common identity theft is, referencing Proofpoint and Aurora studies, and noting that many are affected without realizing it
- Credit Report Monitoring: The importance of checking credit reports regularly for all ages, a key step in spotting fraud early
- Freezing Credit: How to freeze your credit with each bureau, using unique passwords and pins to block unauthorized access
- Digital Safeguards: Learn about securing your online presence, including using password managers for robust password security
- Document Protection: The importance of securely storing sensitive documents, like birth certificates, to prevent identity theft, particularly for children
- Mail Management: Strategies for handling your mail to prevent theft, including shredding important documents and opting out of junk mail
- Further Safety Measures: Tips on how to spot warning signs in your mail, safely dispose of old electronics, and improve your Wi-Fi and internet security
- And much more!
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