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How to Guard Against Identity Theft in 2025


Published on 2024-12-10 06:40:54 - Kiplinger
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The article from Kiplinger outlines several strategies to protect against identity theft. It emphasizes the importance of regularly monitoring your financial accounts and credit reports for any unauthorized activities or suspicious transactions. Key recommendations include shredding personal documents, using strong and unique passwords for different accounts, and being cautious with emails or phone calls requesting personal information. The article also advises setting up alerts with financial institutions for any unusual account activity, using two-factor authentication where available, and considering identity theft protection services which can offer additional layers of security like monitoring the dark web for your personal information. Furthermore, it suggests freezing your credit as a proactive measure to prevent new accounts from being opened in your name without your consent. Lastly, the piece stresses the importance of educating oneself about common scams and phishing attempts to avoid falling victim to identity theft.

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