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Ways to Protect your Identity Online
Identity theft refers to a type of fraud in which an individual pretends to be someone else that
will illegally allow him to make use of things he or she is not entitled to. In almost all cases,
crimes connected with identity theft are all financial issues. Moreover, in some cases, the
perpetrator intentionally destroys the image of the victim to create unnecessary trouble. Identity
theft can be categorized depending on the motive of the perpetrator.
Business identity theft is where the perpetrator pretends to be someone else, in order for him to
be able to seek credit, whereas, criminal identity theft is involve when the perpetrator is there for
criminal motives. Keep in mind that having a stolen identity is a major crisis, thus, it is vital to be
kept informed about simple methods that could help prevent identity theft. Doing these methods
can be of great help, so here are few easy steps to can help you prevent identity theft:
Avoid disclosing your personal information such as social security number or even date
of birth online.
While making business transactions online ensure that the website is authorized and
trustworthy enough to carry out things properly.
Avoid visiting suspicious links or e-mails that promise a hefty amount of prize money.
Install a robust antivirus program which can take care of suspicious attacks and can
keep Trojans and viruses at bay.
Make sure you use passwords that include numbers and alphabets, and never use your
date of birth or your middle name in your password. Make sure you change your
password every once in a while.
In order to ensure identity theft protection make sure your e-commerce business
transactions are running with the protection of necessary software.
Avoid making all your personal information accessible to anyone.
Never write your ATM PIN or bank passwords on any random document just because
you can’t remember it.
If you make a business transaction make sure that all your clients and employees are
trust worthy and would not disclose any information made on your transaction.
Prepare a security policy for your business transactions and enforce immediately. Make
sure that only the concerned employees have access to the various parts of the office.
Aside from these simple measures, make sure the people whom you share information with are
completely honest and responsible. Do not forget to monitor your credit reports and other
financial documents.
Keep a regular check for identity theft and get alerts when your online identity is at risk. Know
here how can you get identity theft protection in real time so that you can protect your personal
information on the internet against any theft or fraud easily. Sign up now with Myid.com and
protect your privacy instantly.