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8 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Don’t ever write your Social Insurance Number or telephone number on cheques or credit card receipts. Use this same principle if you ever have to send your computer away to get repaired. Cancel all of the credit cards that you have not used in the last 6 months. Related posts: Use Credit Cards with Caution.

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Are You a Cell Phone ‘Tech NO’?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I am a semi Tech NO (someone who deliberately chooses to not use technology like cell phones). People look down on us. People get mad at us for not being instantly available. I’m Not Against Telephones. Mind you, I do have a land line – which used to be a pleasant experience. Am I Out of Step? Yes – a bit.

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