Plainfield IL, Naperville Illinois Real Estate - How to Guard Against Identity Theft

How to Guard Against Identity Theft

Obtain a free credit report and look for and report any inaccurate information.
Do not give your social security number, mother's maiden name or account numbers to strangers who contact you, especially by phone, internet or mail. Legitimate financial or government organizations that do business with you already have this information and will not ask for it by calling you.
Make sure your full credit card number or expiration date does not appear on receipts.
Don't leave outgoing mail in your mailbox. Take it to a collection box or your local post office.
Tear or shred charge receipts, copies of credit applications, insurance forms, physician statements, bank checks and statements, expired charge cards and credit offers you get in the mail.
Minimize the amount of personal financial information you carry. Memorize passwords and PI numbers instead of carrying them with you.

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Cheryl Bowers is a Chicagoland Area Residential Real Estate Expert, who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in Plainfield, Naperville, Aurora Illinois or any place in the country. Cheryl has created a team of professionals throughout the Chicago suburbs to ensure that you enjoy a smooth transition to your new area. Please visit www.cherylbowers.com for your real estate needs. Please give me a call if you have questions about the Plainfield, Naperville, and Aurora real estate market.

Cheryl Bowers, REALTOR® (630) 712-1921

Posted Friday Aug 22