Sheriff Joe Arpaio Falls Victim to Identity Theft
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- Watch Out for Imposters. Legitimate businesses will rarely ever ask for your personal identifying information like Social Security numbers and bank account numbers over the phone or via email. If you receive such a request, you should be on guard for potential fraud.
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- Choose Unique Passwords. A generic PIN like "password" may be easy to remember, but it's also easy for identity thieves to steal. Also avoid passwords that use common information like your birthdate or address.
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- Carry Only What You Need. The more credit cards and documents you carry around, the greater the risk that you'll lose something. And if your wallet is truly a mess, you may have no idea that something is missing.
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- Sign Up for Credit Card Alerts. Most credit card companies have a system in place where they will notify you of suspicious transactions. These are usually free and easy to sign up.
- Check Your Statements. Don't throw away your monthly statements without reading them. Make sure all of your transactions are legitimate.
- Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona apparent victim of credit card fraud (CBS News)
- 7 Simple Steps to Protect Your Online Privacy (FindLaw's Law and Daily Life)
- 3 Ways to Protect Yourself on Public WiFi (FindLaw's Law and Daily Life)
- Joe Arpaio Violated Latinos' Civil Rights (FindLaw's Blotter)
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