So far, I've been giving you practical, no-nonsense tips on how to save money, by reducing costs,
budgeting income and managing your money. Now I'm going to give you another simple and
effective tip: To save money, stay secure from ID theft!
ID theft, or identity theft, costs people, companies and the government millions, if not billions of dollars every year. By simply staying secure when shopping, using your credit card and trash disposal (yes, it's important) you can protect yourself and your money from unauthorized use and abuse.
Reviewing your bank and credit statements, and disputing anything out of the ordinary, like a late or missing statement or unknown charges, can help protect you from ID theft.
Keep your credit card number secure! Never give it out, either online or over the phone, unless you're really secure about the site or the company you're calling.
Papers containing personal information should be disposed of properly, and must be shredded. Bank statements, credit card bills, even
credit card offers that you don't or won't subscribe to should be shredded to discourage identity thieves.
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