Buy and use a crosscut shredder. Any paper you don't need to keep and that provides private information should be destroyed, especially credit card applications. Old tax bills, credit card receipts and brokerage statements should also be destroyed.
	Keep your financial records locked safely away in your home or a safe deposit box. Burglars may rob not only your home but may steel your identity as well if you have a break-in and financial records are not secured.
	Carry as little information as possible in your wallet. Do not carry your Social Security Card in case your wallet is stolen. Do not carry your passwords or PIN numbers in your wallet either.
	Do not use your Social Security number as an ID number for accounts or for your driver's license number.
	Don't put your address or license plate number on your key ring.
	Shield numbers from possible cameras or onlookers when using ATM machines and long distances phone cards.
Please contact Legal Resources™ if you have any specific questions about identity theft protection or would like additional information in prevention of identity theft.