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Your identity is priceless; however, to criminals, every piece possesses value. Did you know that if you are in good credit standing, a bundle of your personally identifiable information sells for about $60 on the dark web? That includes your email, full name, and Social Security number (SSN). Passports or medical records are far more valuable, fetching over $1,000 each!
IDShield’s Licensed Private Investigators share five ways to help protect your identity and online privacy and your family’s!
Five Ways to Help Safeguard Your Family Member’s Identities and Online Privacy:
- Be smart when sharing your personal information and shopping online. Keep your passwords strong and secure, avoid using public Wi-Fi, and destroy unneeded documents that contain your personal information.
- If you are the victim of a data breach, change your usernames and passwords
immediately. - Protect your child’s identity. Children are not immune to identity theft. It is important, if you have a child, to keep his/her SSN and other information secure.
- Be cautious of unexpected texts and emails. Phishing scams, especially ones that mimic charities, are popular during crises or holidays. Be sure to donate only to well-known charities.
- Proactively monitor your personal information with an identity theft plan.
Watch a video to learn more about your online privacy!
Always remember that your security starts with what you do to stay proactive. An identity theft protection plan like IDShield can help you protect your identity and online privacy. In the event of identity theft, one of our Licensed Private Investigators will restore your identity to its pre-theft status.
If you do not have IDShield, please consider enrolling at your next opportunity.