Protect yourself from identity theft by shredding credit card offers and mail, using a locked mailbox, installing a firewall and virus protection on your computer, being wary of phishing emails, and shielding your hand when entering your PIN number since thieves may watch from a distance with binoculars.

1. Protect Your
Good Name
Reduce Your Risk of
Identity Theft

2. Reduce Access to Personal Data
• Shred credit card offers
• Use a locked mailbox
• Mail envelopes inside
the post office
• Remove listing from
telephone directory

3. Internet and Security Safeguards
• Install a firewall
• Install and update virus
protection software
• Never respond to
phishing e-mail
• Use credit, not debit,
cards when shopping

4. Beware of ‘Shoulder Surfers’
Shield your hand when entering your PIN
Thieves may be watching with binoculars