According to a recent edition of CAA Magazine, almost 1.7 million Canadians were victimized by identity theft in 2008.The best defense against having your identity stolen is to be aware of the risks.
Consider the following tips:
- Limit the number of credit cards and personal identification documents that you carry.
- Do not let your cards out of your sight. If possible, avoid giving your credit card to restaurant servers or gas-station attendants.
- Make photocopies of any ID you carry and keep them at home.
- Protect your computer by using up-to-date software and check that your firewall is always on.
- Use a low-limit credit card for online purchases.
- Report your suspicions to www.phonebusters.com or call 1-888-495-8501.
- Notify your bank and contact Canada's two credit bureaus, Equifax and TransUnion.
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