Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
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by Wesley Gordon
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<font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2">One
of the worst situations you can probably experience with having a
credit card is the risk of identity theft. Your personal information
can just be taken from you and you are at a loss with what to do
next. You don't want to experience this situation but it pays to be
prepared. Here are some safety tips:</font></font>
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<font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2">Every
time you make a purchase, a receipt is given to you. These receipts
carry personal information like your bank account, the amount you
purchased and so on. Do not just throw them away. It would be best
if you totally destroy the receipts so that no other information can
be used.</font></font>
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<font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2">Keep
all your personal documents in a secure place. This includes your
credit cards, identification cards, passport, driver's license,
social security card and so on. If you are expecting to receive a
billing statement or any mail from the bank and it has not arrived
yet, it's best to call the bank and inquire about it. This holds
true if your card gets stolen. Report it immediately. Carefully
check the credit card statements for any unauthorized transactions. </font></font>
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<font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2">Get
a copy of your credit report and check for any unfamiliar
transactions. </font></font>
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<font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2">If
you are planning to move, be sure to have all your mails forwarded
to your new address. Inform your bank of your change in address as
well. </font></font>
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<font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2">Keep
a list of phone numbers you need to call if your credit cards or
billing statements gets lost or stolen. </font></font>
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<font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2">You
can never tell when someone will try to steal your personal
information and use it for their advantage. Keep all your personal
documents in a safe place and be wary of emails or promotions asking
for your bank account numbers. Better be safe than sorry. </font></font>
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(<font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2">Wesley
Gordon is a 42-year old Online Marketing Director for a Payment
Processing Industry. He's been in the business for over 15 years now,
traveling around the world, attending lectures and seminars. Aside
from spending time with his wife and three kids, he also blogs. His
blog can be seen at <a href="http://acceptcardsnowblog.blogspot.com/">http://acceptcardsnowblog.blogspot.com</a>.
He is also currently updating <a href="http://www.acceptcardsnow.biz/">http://www.acceptcardsnow.biz</a>.)
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