Protect your identity by shredding credit card offers, using a locked mailbox, and mailing envelopes inside post offices to reduce access to personal data. Install firewalls and update virus protection software, do not respond to phishing emails, and use credit cards instead of debit cards when shopping online to enhance internet security. Be wary of 'shoulder surfers' who may watch you enter your PIN using binoculars, and shield your hand during the process.

1. Protect your
good name
Reduce your Risk of
identify Theft

2. Reduce access to personal data
• Shred credit car offers
• Use a locked mailbox
• Mail envelopes inside
the post office
• Remove listing from
telephone directory

3. Internet and security safeguards
• Install a free wall
• 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 maybe watching
binoculars