10 Tips to Prevent Identity Theft

Choicepoint. Lexis Nexis. DSW Shoe Warehouse. Bank of America. The list goes on. It seems that almost weekly a major compromise of consumer data has been announced. While some feel technology is the solution and some feel that legislation is the solution, the reality is that identity theft is most often a low-tech crime and it is up to you to be diligent and protect your data. Laws and whiz-bang technology are little match for clever social engineering and good, old-fashioned thievery. These 10 tips will help you monitor and protect your personal information and prevent you from becoming a victim of identity theft. Ten Tips to Prevent Identity Theft