Can you put a firewall around your mailbox? Probably not, but there are some steps you can take to reduce your risk of identity theft. This month our experts take on Identity Theft and answer the question, “What can I do to protect myself?”
From Matthew Hensley, Branch Sales Manager at our Northgate branch:
Protect your Social [...]
ConsumerReports.org provided this great article on Yahoo Finance. Skimming machines placed in ATMs and other points of sale (retailers, restaurants, gas stations) allow thieves to steal your card number and your PIN. That’s all they need to drain your account. Learn how to protect yourself from skimmers and scammers.
Drew Baker, aka “Captain Safety,” is our Risk Specialist here at GHCU. He knows a lot about how fraud is perpetrated, and he’s going to be a frequent guest blogger. We hope his expertise will help our members and readers protect themselves from identity thieves and other scam perpetrators.
from Drew:
Leaving sensitive information in your outgoing mail [...]
