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Page 1: Protecting Yourself Against ID Theft · ID Theft Protecting Yourself Against Canadians are increasingly anxious about privacy in the , with 7/10 people feeling they have less protection

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ID Theft Protecting Yourself Against

Canadians are increasingly

anxious about privacy in the

face of new technology,

with 7/10 people feeling they

have less protection of their

personal information than

they did 10 years ago.

Here are a few TIPS#FellowesProtects:

SAY “No”: Don't give your credit card number on the telephone, by email, or to a voice mailbox, unless you know the communication channel is secure or you initiated communication yourself.

BE aware: Know your billing cycle and always check statements. If a magazine, credit card or utility bill fails to arrive, contact the companies to ensure they haven’t been redirected.

TELLsomeoneNotify creditors immediately if your identification or credit cards are lost or stolen.

PROTECTyour PIN:When using your debit or credit card be aware of surroundings. A screen protector can help with prying eyes in public settings. You should also be creative with your PIN. 1234 or 8888 should not be an option.

SHRED it: Be sure to shred receipts and documents that have your mailing address on them.Your curbside garbage is considered public property and a prime place for criminals to access sensitive information about you.

ASK for ID: Instead of signing the back of your credit cards, write ‘See photo ID’ on the back to avoid your card being misused.

ASK questions: When you are asked for personal information, ask how it will be safeguarded, how will it be used, why it’s needed and who it will be shared with?

1. Tax returns older than 6 years2. Junk mail with your address 3. Bank statements and ATM receipts4. Old Pay stubs5. Credit card offers and statements after reviewing themDON’T horde:

Shred old records once you know you won’t need them anymore, especially after filing your taxes. The law says you can safely discard tax receipts after six years.

Sources: idtheftsupportcentre.org, priv.gc.ca and Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre