Security Tips from Edelman Financial Services

Don't be the victim of Identity Theft

1. Security:  Use a privacy protection service. If your purse or wallet is stolen, they can help make sure what's stolen isn't used to steal your identity.
2. Credit Cards:  Keep your credit card numbers and the companies' phone numbers in a list at home.  Carry only one card with you -- not all of your cards.
3. Bank Accounts:  Keep a list at home of your bank accounts.  If your security is breached, have the numbers changed.
4. Health Insurance:  Keep duplicates of your health insurance cards at home.
5. Passport:  Never carry this with you unless you're leaving the country.  (And when you are traveling overseas, keep a copy at home, and carry a copy with you, and put it in the hotel safe.)
6. Lighten the Load:  Don't carry anything you don't need with you.  Leave at home your Social Security card, safe deposit box key and other possessions.
7. Carry a piece of paper that lists emergency contact info for a spouse, family member, friend or neighbor.  If you're injured and unable to communicate, that list will tell first responders who to call.