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Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personally identifying information, like your name, Social Security number, or credit card number, without your permission, to commit fraud or other crimes.

Identity theft is serious. While some identity theft victims can resolve their problems quickly, others spend hundreds of dollars and many days repairing damage to their good name and credit record. Some consumers victimized by identity theft may lose out on job opportunities, or be denied loans for education, housing or cars because of negative information on their credit reports. In rare cases, they may even be arrested for crimes they did not commit.

Identity theft is an increasing threat to people nationwide. Here are some suggestions to help you avoid becoming a victim.

  • Do not reveal any personal information over the phone, on the Internet or through the mail unless you have initiated the contact or know exactly with whom you are dealing.
    Remember: Watermark will never initiate contact asking you to verify your personal information.
  • Do not give your Social Security Number to anyone unless it is absolutely necessary.
  • Keep items with personal information in a secure place, and shred them when they are no longer needed.
  • Do not select obvious passwords or Personal Identification Numbers (PINs). These include birthdates, mother's maiden name, consecutive numbers, etc.
  • Make sure Internet sites that you share information with are secure and have a privacy policy.
  • Review your credit card and credit union statements every month and be on the lookout for inaccurate charges or suspicious activity.
  • If your bills/statements do not arrive on time, contact your creditors. A missing bill could mean you've been a victim of mail theft.
  • Contact the U.S. Postal Service if you don't receive mail for a few days. Items such as credit card offers can be hazardous if they fall into the hands of identity thieves.
  • Remove yourself from the junk mail lists. Just call toll free at 1-888-567-8688 or . It will stop pre-approved offers of credit or insurance based on information from the consumer credit reporting companies Equifax, Experian, Innovis, & Trans Union for five years.
  • Register your residential and cell phone numbers with the National Do Not Call Registry online at or by calling 1-888-382-1222.
  • Order a copy of your credit report every year and verify that the information is accurate. Every major credit bureau is required to provide one free credit report annually to people who request a copy, so call 1-877-322-8228 or visit to receive yours.


   






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