Truth 39 Stopping thieves in their tracks

When it comes to protecting one’s identity, most people have no clue where to start. While there are no silver bullets to guarantee your safety from identity thieves, following the advice I provide here can make a huge difference. I focus on what to do if you think someone may have gained access to your confidential information and how to stay one step ahead of a would-be identity thief.

When it comes to protecting one’s identity, most people have no clue where to start.

Fraud alerts

One of the first steps you should take when trying to protect your identity is to set up a fraud alert. There are two types of fraud alerts:

Initial fraud alert—You can place an initial fraud alert if you suspect you ...

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