Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft

Those living in Florida may be surprised to know that identity theft affects 1 in 23 American consumers according to the Florida Insurance Guide. The importance of safeguarding yourself against the possibility of identity theft should not be overlooked with a number of insurance options available to protect you if you should become a victim. Speak to your Florida insurance agency for more details on how to obtain coverage.

In addition to insurance there are steps you can take to avoid becoming a victim of identity fraud:

• Run an annual credit check report to see any anomalies in your history (available for free annually).
• Keep your credit card and social security details in a safe place.
• Only use credit cards online with trusted sites using secure SSL technology.
• Shred personal documents and papers instead of discarding to the trash.
• Watch out for emails asking for personal details and website phishing scams.
• When using a public computer clear log in names and passwords.
• Check all statements for suspicious financial transactions.
• Do not reveal personal information to unknown sources over the phone.

Taking a little care when it comes to your personal information can prevent your details getting into the wrong hands. Identity theft can have grave repercussions and take years to erase. Speak to your Florida insurance agency regarding the right insurance products to cover the potential consequences of identity theft.

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