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July 21st, 2010 4:44 PM

1. Protect Your Personal Information

• Protect your social security number. Don’t provide it unless

required and never write it on checks.

• Photocopy the front and back of all the credit cards you

carry in your wallet and store the copy in a safe place.

• Never routinely carry your social security card, passport or

birth certificate with you.

2. Protect Your Documents

• Shred your confidential trash with a cross-cut or diamond

cut shredder.

• Don’t leave outgoing mail with personal information in

your mailbox for pick-up.

• Retrieve mail as soon as possible after delivery and avoid

leaving it in your mailbox overnight.

3. Be Vigilant Against Tricks

• Never provide personal information to anyone in response

to an unsolicited request.

• Never reply to unsolicited e-mails from unknown senders.

4. Protect Your Communications

• Ensure your computer is protected against viruses and spyware

and set to update often.

• If you have wireless internet, make sure it is password protected.

• Make sure your cordless phone is digital and has a frequency

of at least 900MHz.

5. Check Your Credit Report

• Order your credit reports at least three times per year (free).

• Check financial accounts often and investigate any unusual

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 4:39:11 PM

KARL LEBLANC

LEADERONE FINANCIAL

NMLS # 164664

Office 281-298-5322

Cell 225-284-6409

Keep Calm & Carry On

Posted by Karl Leblanc on July 21st, 2010 4:44 PMPost a Comment (0)