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Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist (CITRMS)
Monday, December 27
Friday, December 24
2010 Year End Checklist
We are coming to the end of a tough recessionary year, and you are probably more aware than ever that you need to get everything in order. So, as you begin to tackle all those last minute things you do at year-end, here are a few items that should be at the top of your list.
1. Be sure to check your credit and bank statements to ensure the accuracy of holiday purchases. If there is the smallest discrepancy,be sure to question it, as identity thieves usually test accounts that way prior to using them. The thieves also are able to charge multiple accounts with small amounts if they have many credit cards or bank accounts from different victims.
2. Remember to shred personal information. Did you know that your account number is on the order form of the catalogs that you receive?
3. Shred all holiday card envelopes and remind those that you send cards to do the same. Remind your friends that they are prime targets for identity theft if they have rural mailboxes.
4. What personal information did your child leave at college during the holidays?
5. Remove all personal information from your vehicle. Never leave insurance card, registration card, etc. in you car. Especially if you have a garage door opener.
6. After shopping, keep purchases in your vehicle out of sight or in the trunk. Carry nothing on your seats or in the floor.
7. Be aware of IRS fraud through loss or missing mail. Employers must provide W-2 wage and withholding forms to you by January 31st.
Call 888-588-5648 for more information concerning identity theft or situations on you may need to use an an attorney.
1. Be sure to check your credit and bank statements to ensure the accuracy of holiday purchases. If there is the smallest discrepancy,be sure to question it, as identity thieves usually test accounts that way prior to using them. The thieves also are able to charge multiple accounts with small amounts if they have many credit cards or bank accounts from different victims.
2. Remember to shred personal information. Did you know that your account number is on the order form of the catalogs that you receive?
3. Shred all holiday card envelopes and remind those that you send cards to do the same. Remind your friends that they are prime targets for identity theft if they have rural mailboxes.
4. What personal information did your child leave at college during the holidays?
5. Remove all personal information from your vehicle. Never leave insurance card, registration card, etc. in you car. Especially if you have a garage door opener.
6. After shopping, keep purchases in your vehicle out of sight or in the trunk. Carry nothing on your seats or in the floor.
7. Be aware of IRS fraud through loss or missing mail. Employers must provide W-2 wage and withholding forms to you by January 31st.
Call 888-588-5648 for more information concerning identity theft or situations on you may need to use an an attorney.
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