1. Mail any payments or bills that contain a check or account information from a secure location such as locked mail boxes, United States Post office location or drop boxes.

2. Check your account statements carefully each month. A missing credit card bill could mean a thief has changed your billing address.

3. Shred any documents containing personal information before throwing them away.

4. Never give your Social Security Number, Account Number, Password or PIN over the phone unless you initiate the call.

5. Check with your employer, landlord and others with access to your personal data to ensure your records are kept safe.

6. When you order new checks, do not have them sent to your home. Pick them up at the bank.

7. When creating passwords and PINs, use random letters and numbers. Do not use information that may be easily discovered. Don't share your passwords or PIN with anyone.

8. When making purchases online, be sure to be on a secure website. Do not use public computers to access your financial accounts online.

9. Pay recurring payments through automated methods whenever possible. This reduces the number of checks you send through the mail and reduces the risk of mail fraud.

10.Review your credit reports at least once a year, preferably every six months.

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