Foiling

IDENTITY THEFT
SHRED IT! IDENTITY THEFT AND SOCIAL MEDIA
Not all identity theft
starts online. Trash cans
and recycling bins are still Is your hometown Do your online Can others tell
an easy way for thieves and relationship usernames contain when you’re out of
to access your personal status publicly numbers relating to the house or out of
information. listed on your your age or the year town based on your
Facebook profile? you were born? Instagram feed?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re making it

easier for identity thieves to take advantage of your information.
Vary your passwords, customize your privacy settings and think
before you share that next status update or photo.

A personal shredder
($20–$30 for a basic WHAT ARE THE
model) is a small
investment that makes a WARNING SIGNS?
huge difference. • Unexpected withdrawals or charges
Not sure what to shred? listed in your bank or credit card
Here are some examples: statements

Addressed envelopes • Errors in your credit report

Bank statements
• Missing mail
ATM receipts
Expired credit cards • Receiving unexpected bills and
Cellphone bills credit cards by mail
Utility bills Did you know there’s an entire
Old boarding passes • Problems accessing your email or Twitter account devoted to
online banking accounts retweeting photos that people
Email printouts
have posted of their credit and
School schedules
• Calls from debt collectors regarding debit cards?
Old report cards
accounts that are not yours No matter how excited you are
Travel itineraries about your new card, never share
Old store credit cards • Issues with medical insurance or it online.
Paycheck stubs inaccuracies in your health records
Resumés
Pre-approved credit card offers • Receiving a notice from the B R OU GH T TO YOU BY

Receipts government that multiple tax

Canceled or voided checks returns were filed in your name
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