Identity Theft is one of the most difficult things to have to go through. Hopefully you will never have to deal with having your identity stolen and to help with that, there are a few things you can do.
1. Instead of signing the back of your Credit or Debit card write SEE ID. That way if you’re card is ever lost or stolen it will be more difficult for thieves and strangers to know your signature and use the card without your ID.
2. When shopping online be careful about what online stores you give your information to. Be sure it’s a company you trust and never send important information over public WiFi.
3. To be 100% sure you’re information is safe when shopping online, use eBillme to pay. eBillme never asks for your personal financial information and it keeps you from having to send any information to the merchant you are purchasing from.
4. Finally, when shopping in stores, it’s best to pay with cash so there’s no chance for anyone to see or copy private banking information.
Bottom line, be smart with your bank information. The last thing you want is someone taking your identity and ruining your life because of it. Check out this article by Miriam Caldwell about Dealing with Identity Theft from About.com.
