Protect your identity by shredding credit card offers and mail, using a locked mailbox, installing security software on devices, and being aware of 'shoulder surfers' watching you enter personal information like PIN numbers. The document provides tips to reduce the risk of identity theft by limiting access to personal data, employing internet and device safeguards like firewalls and virus protection, and taking precautions against physical surveillance when using debit cards or ATMs.

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,
card when shopping

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