You have of course heard of identity theft in the news. An identity theft may be in many different forms. E-Mail theft is still one of the fastest means of “phishing” people based on personal information they have.
It seems like identity fraud only opens on the day. It must follow some basic tips and warnings to protect you against possible fraud, identity. Do not forget to visit my blog for more information on identity theft.
1.) The first thing is to never give your social security number. We have no doubt so many times before. I do not use me for me and you should not either. Sometimes we are not asked, however.
For example, if we buy a new phone, the salesperson will ask you your social security number before serving. It’s a good idea, write the number on a piece of paper and hand with which the sales staff. Once it has finished, you can request the paper, then put them to pieces.
2.) Never, never your PIN to betray them all. This is very important. Your PIN is only for your eyes. My father had an incident at a petrol station after. The officer said that the machine debit cards is falling. Then I asked my father for the PIN.
My father was shouting and screaming. He has repeatedly said that the ministers did not give his PIN number. My father was so loud that everyone in the service station he owns. In these cases it is preferable to go either to another gas station or pay cash.
3.) Did you know, when it comes to protecting against identity theft that credit cards are more secure? The reason? You have more protection, not to obtain a credit card with overdraft fees. Moreover, if indeed the unauthorized charges the companies with certain credit cards, the only thing you need to make a brief phone call to make the cancellation.
Not only that, but with a debit card stolen, federal law stipulates that the maximum liability for unauthorized charges $ 50. And then you report it within 2 days after the flight. If you are about to report after 2 days, you may be responsible for up to 500 million dollars in unauthorized charges. If you wait, then after 60 days you can be responsible for everything.
Also, be careful when eating in a restaurant. Identity fraud can start there, if a server, waitress / send your card in a scimmer. This stores your data scimmer. The criminal will then use your personal information to create counterfeit cards of their own, but with your data.
Quick Tip: There are many people on the Internet “phishing” information. The mails are spam e-mails to many people. If you receive an e-mail from your bank or eBay or any other legitimate company will tell you to update your account, always manually enter the URL in your browser before you connect to a site.