Protecting Your Identity From Theft

Until proven innocent unfortunately, creditors see the victim as the one who has trespassed the law. Due to no fault of your own, you have to prove your innocence for a crime another committed. Applying for a new social security card or number, canceling credit cards, bank accounts, and so on is time consuming. Add to that the debt that may have been accumulated to your accounts by the offenders. Not to mention the damage to your reputation, credit history, and personal health due to the stress of it all. The victim is the one who has to press charges and take offenders to court, if they are caught. All of this time and expense fall on the victim. Your social security number, credit cards, and checkbooks all take extensive time to restore, once they have been violated. Once your credit has been tarnished, it is a long road to recovery. Despite all of this, small steps toward protecting your Identity and personal information can be both simple and inexpensive. Here are some tips to think about which require a little effort. But will go a long way in keeping your privacy protected.

Unsubscribe from all Lists
Mailing lists distribute your personal information through several hands before the media makes it way to your door. Requesting removal from postal mailing list is a simple task. Usually requiring only a phone call or, in the case of email, a reply. To remove yourself from credit card solicitations, contact Experian.com, TransUnion.com, and Equifax.com to request removal. These credit bureaus make huge profits from sharing information. Additionally, consider requesting removal from telephone listings as well. When those solicitors call, immediately request removal from their phone listings before they begin their sales pitch. There are also national agencies that can assist you with this. Contact us for details....

Junk mail from catalog companies and such can also be stopped. Simply contact the publisher to be removed from the mailing lists individually.

Remember Your Privacy is Your Business