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Preventing Identity Theft
Identities are stolen every day. An identity thief is out to get any type of information from you that can be helpful in their attempt to commit fraud. Identity thieves can do something as simple as stealing mail from your mailbox in order to obtain information about you. So what precautions can you take to avoid potential identity theft? Our expert teaches you tips for protecting yourself from identity theft and fraud.

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Questions Answered by our Experts

Robert Siciliano
Robert Siciliano-Identity Theft Expert and CEO
Meet the Expert 
Identity Theft Basics 
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  2. What is "identity theft"? 
  3. How big a problem is identity theft, nationally? 
  4. What are the different kinds of identity theft? 
  5. What are the most common kinds of low-tech identity theft? 
  6. What is "social engineering" or "pretexting"? 
  7. What kinds of information do identity thieves want? 
  8. What do identity thieves do with my personal information? 
  9. What kind of personal information should I avoid giving out? 
  10. What are some of the ways my identity can be stolen? 
  11. Why should I care if my identity is stolen? 
  12. How can I protect myself from identity theft? 
Identity Theft: Personal Information 
  1. Robert Siciliano
  2. How are we identified in the U.S.? 
  3. What is a Social Security number and how did it become my primary identifier? 
  4. When is it safe to give out my Social Security number? 
  5. When is it okay to give out my phone number? 
  6. When is it okay to give out my home address? 
  7. Is it safe to give out my driver's license number? 
  8. What is a "credit freeze"? 

Popular Questions

  • What are the most common kinds of low-tech identity theft?
  • What kind of personal information should I avoid giving out?
  • What are some of the ways my identity can be stolen?
  • How are we identified in the U.S.?
  • When is it okay to give out my home address?
  • How can I minimize my risk in the case of identity theft?
  • Where should I keep my identity emergency kit?
  • Is my outgoing mail vulnerable to identity theft?
  • What should I do if I suspect my mail has been stolen?
  • What kinds of personal documents do identity thieves seek out?
Prevention And Preparation 
  1. Robert Siciliano
  2. What are the most important things I can do to protect myself from identity theft? 
  3. How can I minimize my risk in the case of identity theft? 
  4. How can I prepare in case I am a victim of identity theft? 
  5. What is an "identity emergency kit"? 
  6. Where should I keep my identity emergency kit? 
Identity Theft: Mail 
  1. Robert Siciliano
  2. Is it safe to use my home address as a mailing address? 
  3. How can identity thieves use my mail to steal information from me? 
  4. Do pre-approved credit card offers make me vulnerable to identity thieves? 
  5. What is a "locked mail box" and can one protect me from identity theft? 
  6. Is my outgoing mail vulnerable to identity theft? 
  7. What should I do if I suspect my mail has been stolen? 
Identity Theft: Personal Documentation 
  1. Robert Siciliano
  2. What kinds of personal documents do identity thieves seek out? 
  3. What is "dumpster diving"? 
  4. What is the safest type of shredder? 
  5. What kinds of documents should I shred to protect myself from identity theft? 

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