How vulnerable are you to identity theft?

If it hasn’t happened to you yet, watch out. With the pervasive use of technology today, most of us have a lot of private information online and vulnerable to hackers. How effective are your defenses?

 

1. Do you give out personal information to unsecured sites on the internet?

2. Do you have your identification documentation in a secure place at home or in a safe deposit box?

3. Do you have firewalls, anti-phishing, anti-hacking and other protective software on all computers that you use?

4. Do you use a paper shredder for all old bills and documents that you throw away?

5. Do you ever leave personal information out in the open, on a desk, or counter top?

6. Are you careful when using social media on the web to keep your private information and belongings confidential?

7. Do you have a security system in your home or apartment?

8. Do you make many copies of your keys?

9. Do you have an unlocked outdoor mailbox?

10. Do you check your credit rating annually for evidence of possible fraudulent use of your identity?

11. Do you pay bills securely online instead of sending checks in the mail?

12. Do you allow others to work or play games on your computer?

13. Have you signed your credit cards?

14. Is your outside trash container kept in a secure area?

15. Is your computer at work secure from identity thieves?

16. Do you carry your social security card with you?

17. Have you used public photo copy machines to duplicate your personal identification?