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. How did you handle the situation?

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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. “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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For the Mommas

JUNE 29, 2015

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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2013

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. An identity thief can use the information found on your smartphone to impersonate you, opening accounts in your name. 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

For example, if you are filling out a rental application, you will notice that you are asked to include your SSN and bank account information. 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. Keep the Card at Home. Monitor Your Statements.

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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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