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Make sure that your personal information is as safe as possible.Here are some suggestions:<\/p>\n
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Shred all documents that contain personal information.<\/li>\n
Remove mail from your mailbox as soon as possible. Keep mail in a safe place in your home.<\/li>\n
Do not give personal information over the phone or through the mail to anyone you are not sure about.<\/li>\n
Do not carry your birth certificate or passport with you unless you need it that day.<\/li>\n
Check your bank and credit card statements regularly.<\/li>\n
Check your credit report regularly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To keep your financial information safe:<\/p>\n
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Never lend anyone your credit card or debit card.<\/li>\n
Do not give anyone your PIN number.<\/li>\n
When using your credit or debit card in a store, bank machine, or ATM, make sure no one sees your PIN number.<\/li>\n
Your credit card or debit card should be swiped only once at a checkout. If an employee swipes your card more than<\/li>\n
Never share personal information on social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Other safety tips include:<\/p>\n
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Do not reply to unusual or suspicious emails.<\/li>\n
Always use updated virus and antispam protection programs on your computer.<\/li>\n
Use secure websites when shopping online, or entering personal information on a website. Look for a lock symbol, and “https:\/\/” at the start of the site’s website address.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-46136","publications-page","type-publications-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nHow can I protect myself from identity theft? - CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario \/ \u00c9ducation juridique communautaire Ontario)<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleo.on.ca\/en\/publications-page\/how-can-i-protect-myself-identity-theft\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How can I protect myself from identity theft? - CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario \/ \u00c9ducation juridique communautaire Ontario)\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Make sure that your personal information is as safe as possible.Here are some suggestions: Shred all documents that contain personal information. 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