Steps to Take to Help Prevent
Personal Financial Fraud

What can consumers do to prevent fraud?

~ Shred all personal and financial information - such as bills, bank statements, ATM receipts and credit card offers - before you throw it away.

~ Keep your personal documentation (e.g., birth certificate, Social Security card, etc.) and your bank and credit card records in a secure place.

~ Call the post office immediately if you are not receiving your mail. To get the personal information needed to use your identity, a thief can forge your signature and have your mail forwarded.

~ Be aware of your surroundings when entering your Personal Identification Number (PIN) at an ATM.

~ Limit the number of credit cards and other personal information that you carry in your wallet or purse.

~ Report lost or stolen credit cards immediately.

~ Review and consider whether you need currently inactive card accounts. Even when not being used, these accounts appear on your credit report, which is accessible to thieves. If you have applied for a credit card and have not received the card in a timely manner, immediately notify the appropriate financial institution.

~ Closely monitor the expiration dates on your credit cards. Contact the credit issuer if the replacement card is not received prior to your credit card's expiration date.

~ Sign all new credit cards upon receipt.

~ Review your credit reports annually.

~ Match your credit card receipts against monthly bills to make sure there are no unauthorized charges.

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