Top Tips to Avoid Identity Theft
3. Keep Track Of Your Documents
Unless you absolutely have to, don't walk around in public with your social security card, passport, birth certificate, or extra bank cards. You'll rarely need them, and you can be in big trouble if they get lost. On that note, if you lose your wallet or even a single bank card, make sure to cancel it immediately, even if you think you'll find it soon. Credit cards only hold you liable for $50 charged on your card before you report it missing, but debit cards can hold you liable for up to $500 if you wait more than two days to report it missing.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
ahow628 @ Apr 16th 2008 2:27PM
Also, unless it is for a financial transaction, your Social Security Number is optional in most cases. Avoid having it printed on your Driver's License or other non-financial documentation.
Jim @ Apr 16th 2008 7:24PM
Leaving your Social Security card at home is all well and good but we senior citizens must carry our Medicare card with us at all times. This shows our SS number to anyone who connects with this card.
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