September 12, 2006 1:08 AM
How To Avoid ID Theft On Campus
17 quick tips that you may want to send to your college-age kids as a reminder.
From Bankrate:
1. Guard your mail.
2. Use U.S. Postal mailbox for outgoing mail.
3. Opt out of preapproved credit card offers.
4. Deep-six the junk mail.
5. Limit number of credit or debit cards
6. Find a safe place for valuables.
7. Keep financial papers private.
8. Act quickly.
9. If SSN is student ID number, request a change.
10. Get your credit report regularly.
11. When you're out, keep your purse or wallet close.
12. Safeguard your computer.
13. Be cautious with public computers.
14. Be smart about sharing personal info on the Web.
15. Look for security when you buy online.
16. Beware of phishing scams.
17. Protect your PIN.
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