- Be very careful about to
whom you give out personal
identification information.
- Never provide any personal,
bank account or credit card
information.
- Keep items with personal
information in a safe place.
- Destroy all automated teller
machine and bank receipts.
- Minimize the number of
credit cards and other items with
personal information printed.
- Do not use obvious information
when creating passwords or
personal identification numbers.
- Give out your Social Security
number only when necessary.
- Do not leave envelopes
containing your checks in your
home mailbox.
- Review a copy of your credit
report at least once a year.
- To decrease the number of
unsolicited credit card applications,
call (888) 5OPT-OUT.
Source: New York State Office
of the Attorney General
