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8 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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GIVEAWAY: LifeLock Identity Theft Protection Plan

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While it’s a huge inconvenience when it happens, I’m not scared about identity theft because we have LifeLock. LifeLock is a service that protects your identity. Protecting Against Identity Theft. Benefits provided under a zero deductible identity theft insurance policy as described below.

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How to Protect Your Online Banking

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I told her that I loved to log on to my online banking to plan how to allocate my money. “I don’t “do” online banking. It’s not easy to hack an online bank account if the owner of said account is smart about it. It is easier to have the bank card physically and guess the pin code, in my opinion.

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Ten Ways to Protect Your Family from Identity Theft

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Ten Ways to Protect Your Family from Identity Theft. Identity theft is increasingly a concern for families. But here are some ways to protect your family from identity theft. All those airline credit card offers, those offers for your toddler, old bank statementsÖ donít just throw them away.

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Stop Paying Too Much for Insurance

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Making sure you’re covered for damage to your home is not only a wise move but is required in situations where your asset is financed by a bank. Identity Theft Protection. When it comes to identity theft, most people aren’t even aware that major insurance coverage exists.

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Limiting the Financial Damage of a Data Breach

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As a result of the PlayStation breach, I began changing the way I use my credit and debit cards , and my bank accounts , so that I could limit the difficulties associated with breaches of this nature. This is because I don’t want my bank account compromised. Use Credit Cards. I use credit cards a lot more now. Money Tips'

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Is Your Smartphone Putting You at Financial Risk?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My smartphone has even made it easier for me to do my banking. Remote check deposit means that it’s been months since I’ve set foot inside my brick and mortar bank. How to Protect Your Online Banking Is It Worth It To Purchase Insurance For Your Smartphone? I can quickly and easily transfer money between accounts.

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