Identity theft does not take a holiday just because the rest of us are celebrating. Here's a piece from Smart Money that offers several tips for keeping your identity safe this holiday season. We'll cover it in two parts -- the first dealing with tips to take offline and the second dealing with online tips.
Here are their offline ideas:
- The first and perhaps simplest advice is to hang onto your receipts.
- Streamline your wallet. Only bring with you to the mall those items you must have.
- Keep track of your credit card.
- Safeguard your purse or wallet.
- Pay attention to your surroundings.
Some good tips here. In particular, I found the last tip very helpful. I often put my card down on the counter for the clerk to take (and for the whole world to see in the meantime). I'm going to stop doing that.
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