Identity Theft Prevention: Protect Yourself Today

Identity theft prevention 🎧 Listen to this episode of Monday Tips to learn identity theft prevention steps you can start using today  ✨ Click here to listen…

Identity theft prevention is more important than ever. On today’s episode of Monday Tips, Lillian Cauldwell shares practical steps to help prevent identity theft. In 2024, consumers filed more than 2.6 million identity theft reports with the Federal Trade Commission. When combined with reports from federal, state, and local agencies, the number soared past 6.5 million cases.

Here are five early warning signs to watch for:

1. Unexpected changes to your credit report
2. Errors or unfamiliar charges on bank and credit card statements
3. Missing mail that never arrives
4. Calls from debt collectors about accounts you don’t recognize
5. Repeated debt collector calls

These first five tips are straightforward, but if you’d like detailed explanations—and five additional tips to strengthen your defenses—visit Passionate World Talk Radio and listen to the full audio podcast.

Another key part of identity theft prevention is knowing what to do if something feels wrong. If you notice unfamiliar activity, contact your bank or credit card company immediately and report the charges. You can also file a fraud alert with the credit bureaus, which requires lenders to verify your identity before opening new accounts. Many listeners also benefit from placing a credit freeze, which blocks new credit entirely until you lift it. Acting quickly can stop further damage and help reclaim your financial security.

🎧 Listen to this episode of Monday Tips to learn essential identity theft prevention steps.  🔖 Click here to listen…

Resource
Beware these 10 signs of identity theft (before it’s too late) by ©simona pilolla 2 / Shutterstock.com & MoneyTalksNews.com

✨Identity theft is rising—don’t be the next victim. Tune in to Monday Tips with Lillian Cauldwell for practical steps to protect yourself.

💡Check out our prior blogs you just might find information you have been looking for: https://passionateworldtalkradio.com/blog