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How to Freezer Your Credit and Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Retailers also need to protect your identity. This is the most fail-proof way to protect your identity.

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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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We have had our credit card number stolen three times this year. My husband watches our account like a hawk and our credit card company is very diligent in helping us. While it’s a huge inconvenience when it happens, I’m not scared about identity theft because we have LifeLock. Three times.

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Best Buy: Insignia™ Shredder As Low As $27.99

For the Mommas

Prevent identity theft with the help of Insignia™ shredder, which shreds paper, credit cards and staples down to 0.2″ Here are some of the deals you can find: Insignia™ – 6-Sheet Crosscut Shredder – Black $27.99 {Reg $47}. Get more Hot Deals HERE. ″ x 1.3″,

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Limiting the Financial Damage of a Data Breach

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Even though I haven’t shopped at a Target in years, my partial data was stolen, and I’ll need to be vigilant when it comes to my identity. My credit card information was vulnerable during the PlayStation Network breach of a few years ago. Use Credit Cards. I use credit cards a lot more now.

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Insignia 6-Sheet Crosscut Shredder – $24.99

Saving With Shellie

Prevent identity theft with the help of this 6-sheet Insignia™ NS-PS06CC crosscut shredder, which shreds paper, credit cards and staples down to 0.2″ Find more Great Deals happening now. plus free in store pick up. You’ll be able to shred up to 6 sheets at a time including ones with standard staples.

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Is Your Smartphone Putting You at Financial Risk?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A great deal of my life is right there — in a device that can easily be lost or stolen. What Information Can Identity Thieves Learn from Your Smartphone? An identity thief can use the information found on your smartphone to impersonate you, opening accounts in your name. Money Tips'

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