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Credit Pacific Service Union The most important step that you can take for identity theft prevention is to order a new copy of your credit reports at least once a year to prevent being caught by surprise charges and accounts. You can request a free credit report from one of the many reputable credit companies available online or you can pay for a copy by requesting it directly through one of the major credit bureaus.

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Credit reporting and identity theft protection go hand in hand. Understanding these important, and at times most confusing, topics is essential to effective credit fraud and identity theft protection. The Privacy Matters Resources Center lets you quickly and easily find the credit and ID theft information you need. Just click on any of the following links to see an extensive library of resources on identity theft protection and credit reporting topics.

Card Credit Mobile Service Other things you can do for identity theft prevention include the following tips: Don't carry unneeded credit cards, your Social Security card, your birth certificate or other personal documents in your purse or wallet. Keep track of all your ATM, credit card, debit card and other receipts. Either store these documents in a safe place or destroy them before putting them in the trash.

By Credit Health We've all heard of identity theft, but what does this term really mean Going far beyond credit card fraud, identity theft is a rapidly growing crime that most people will face at some point in their lives. Credit Health explains the different kinds of identity theft crimes common today and pinpoints new identity theft trends that are emerging.

Card Credit Discover Service Additionally, if you have credit card accounts that you do not use, cancel them. Also, it is a good idea to keep a list of all of your credit card account numbers and the companies' telephone numbers so you can cancel them quickly and easily in case they are stolen or lost. Just be sure you choose a safe place to leave the hard copy.

Much like a credit report, an identity theft report contains your personal and financial history. Companies like Privacy Matters offer an identity theft report as part of their core benefits, designed to protect your personal information and your peace of mind. Staying proactive is a key to preventing identity theft, and an identity theft report, along with identity theft and credit monitoring, offers you several different weapons to stay in the fight.

Credit Public Service Union Lastly, protect your Social Security number as much as possible. This number is one piece of information that is always needed to open bank accounts and apply for credit cards. Do not give it out to any person or company unless you are familiar with them and you have initiated the communication.

Credit card debt and identity theft are becoming a national concern. According to a Federal Reserve report, the proportion of families carrying a credit card balance rose from 4.4% in 2001 to 6.2% in 2004, an increase of 1.8 percentage points. Another report by the Federal Trade Commission reported that for five years in a row identity theft topped the list of consumer complaints in 2005, with identity theft accounting for over 37 percent of all complaints lodged in the FTC Consumer Sentinel database. PrivacyMatters.com provides members with the tools needed to fight these trends. With Privacy Matters' credit monitoring and identity theft prevention features, members of Privacy Matters' products know their credit and identity are in the right hands at www.privacymatters.com.

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Credit Report Service This article was written by Beth Pardue who has over 10 years of experience in the financial industry assisting clients with assorted financial needs. To learn more about credit reports or to get a free credit report online please visit: http://www.credit-report-credit-score.com

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