Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2013

An identity thief can use the information found on your smartphone to impersonate you, opening accounts in your name. Consider: Your name, email address, and phone number can likely be found somewhere on your smartphone. One of the most effective ways to protect yourself is to make sure that this information isn’t on your phone.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 17, 2013

This should be practiced in more than just your bank account online; log out of email accounts, social media accounts, and any other activities. Don’t Access Banking Information From Your Phone. Her phone was in her purse, as was her identification and some other belongings. I actually had a friend who lost her purse.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 22, 2015

There’s no reason to be walking around with your social security card, in fact, it’s a top way to get your identity stolen. Lost or stolen wallets are a key cause of identity theft—especially when a social security card is found within—and the most consequential as well. Watch Your Social Media Presence.

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Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 31, 2013

Identity Theft. Identity Thieves can strike at any time and while you are moving, you can be especially vulnerable. Or even better – a phone call! Being proactive and cautious is a fabulous way to help deter identity theft. However, moving is hard. I did it twice last year, while I was pregnant.

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