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8 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft

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You and I may not think twice about these transactions, but someone trying to steal your identity would. Did you know that identity theft is the fastest growing crime in North America?! According to an inspection done by the US Postal Service in 2004, there were over 10 million cases of identity theft in one year alone.

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Stay Organized To Keep Your Information Secure

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To start with, encrypt the hard drives in your computers. Since most businesses use external thumb drives and USB hard drives, it is wise to encrypt them as well. How to Protect Your Online Banking Is Your Smartphone Putting You at Financial Risk? Get Organized'

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