Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

Identity theft is something that both consumers and retailers struggle with. On the consumer side, if your identity is stolen, reclaiming it is a long, arduous process that may cost you thousands of dollars. Some credit bureaus even let you freeze a minor’s identity. Money Tips' How to Thaw Your Credit.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

If we pause and think, there are many activities we do in a course of a day where we put our personal information at risk- from writing a cheque to charging an item in person or on the phone. You and I may not think twice about these transactions, but someone trying to steal your identity would. 10 million…isn’t that crazy?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 17, 2013

I told her that I loved to log on to my online banking to plan how to allocate my money. Don’t Access Banking Information From Your Phone. Her phone was in her purse, as was her identification and some other belongings. She was panicked because on her banking app on her phone, her account number was saved.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2013

I can quickly and easily transfer money between accounts. 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. Protect Your Smartphone.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 8, 2013

It is better to stop identity theft from happening in the first place than have to fix or repair the situation afterwards. Meet the hackers and organized crime groups who want to steal your identity and money -- and learn how to protect your data and your life! Free Kindle Book – Note: Price may change at any time.

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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. Keep the Card at Home.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

While all three credit bureaus have slightly different requirements, here is the information you will generally need to provide: Depending on how you initiate the credit freeze — online, by phone or by mail — you might also need the following: Copy of your passport, driver’s license or military ID. Proof of address, like a utility bill.

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