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Protect Your Credit Card Information
- Look out for skimmers. These nearly undetectable card readers steal debit and credit card information and are sometimes placed over credit card devices at ATMs and gas pumps. To check for a skimmer, try to shake the credit card device. If there is any movement, do not insert your card.
- Watch your credit card expiration dates. If you do not receive a replacement card, contact your financial institution. If they issued a replacement card, contact PrivacyMaxx immediately.
- Reduce your risk of identity theft by getting cash back in stores while making a purchase rather than using an ATM to withdraw cash. When fueling up your car, go inside to pay rather than using your credit card at the pump.
- Never let your credit or debit card out of your sight. Unfortunately, there are cases of identity theft where unscrupulous cashiers steal credit card information from behind the counter.
- Keep an eye out for “shoulder surfing.” Strangers behind you could be looking to gain access to your PIN. Be aware of your surroundings.
- Use a single card for holiday shopping to easily monitor your purchases and identify any abnormal activity or transactions.
- Don’t throw away any credit card receipts without destroying them first.
Protect Your Personal Information
- Check your account balance and transactions frequently.
- Shred and destroy documents with personal information prior to throwing them away.
- Take notice of when your monthly financial statements are mailed. Notify us and your financial institution if you do not receive a statement.
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Check your mailbox daily and bring in your mail.
- Call the post office when you go out of town to temporarily halt mail delivery.
- Don’t respond to emails, texts, or phone calls with personal information. Ask the sender/caller to send you information by mail.
- Regularly change your usernames and passwords. Learn more about online phishing scams and password security.
Identity Theft Protection Coverage
Although these tips will better protect YOU, obtaining comprehensive identity theft protection will protect your family, minimize damage, and ease recovery.
Learn about Security First's Identity Theft Protection Services. We've partnered with PrivacyMaxx to provide identity monitoring service to our homeowners, condo owners, and renters insurance policyholders.
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Early detection is critical. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, even if you aren't certain you are a victim of identity theft, call (800) 676-5696 immediately.
