One of the most overlooked crimes to the average consumer today is identity theft. Following will be a few points to consider so that you will not become a victim. As the self directed investor you must maintain processes to keep identity personal and secure.
-Do not make your credit card numbers available by any electronic means, telephone, e-mail, voice mail unless it is secure. If needed, make sure it is with a known party.
-Destroy all documents prior to throwing them in the trash. Once in the garbage, your information becomes public if someone stumbles upon it.
-Know your bills and when they should arrive in the mail. If you are not receiving a bill you are expecting on a regular basis, you must investigate further.
-Use security features such as digital signatures, encryption and constantly make changes to your passwords. Stay anonymous.
-Check your credit report. Your credit report is available to you through the credit reporting agencies. Make sure to inspect the report a couple of times a year to make sure there are no unauthorized entries.
-Keep your social insurance number secure.
Following these practices will assure you will have a better chance of not having your identity stolen from you.
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