I Pay Attention to My Finances, Am I Still an ID Theft Risk?

The majority of people that become victims to identity theft never see it coming. They assume they’ve done everything necessary to protect their identity, but don’t realize all of the possible risks they face. Even if you really are doing everything possible to protect against identity theft, you can still be at risk because identity theft can happen to anyone at any time, especially if you are targeted specifically. Take our identity theft risk below to see just how often you may be putting your identity at risk.

Identity Theft Risks

Still think you’re not at risk to identity theft? Ask yourself these questions below and see how many you answer yes to. The more you can say yes to, the more at risk you are.

• Do you have an unlocked mail box?
• Have you failed to check your credit report in the last year?
• Does your computer lack firewall and virus protection?
• Do you carry your social security card or have the number written in your wallet?
• Are you enrolled in online banking programs?
• Do you receive multiple preapproved credit card offers every week?
• Are your online passwords easily guessed or very common?
• Have you failed to cancel any credit cards you’ve lost or can’t find?
• Do you have to enter your social security number to punch in at work? Or to use a work or school computer?
• Is your driver’s license number the same as your social security number?
• Have you ever made purchases or put your personal information online at an unsecured website?

Additional Resources:

• FTC’s ID Theft Site
• “Angel” Warns Job Seekers of Identity Theft Risk