Take extra steps to ensure your financial information is private and
secure.
Don't write your PIN down or share your PIN with anyone.
Make sure to keep all credit or debit cards and checkbooks put
away in a safe place.
If possible, do your Online Banking while you're alone. If
it's not possible to be alone, be sure your information can't be seen
by others.
If you're using a computer to access your account information, be
sure to log off.
Watch your mail to make sure your bank statements, and other
financial records, arrive when they're expected. If they don't show
up, call the bank or the credit card company as soon as possible. Consider
signing up for electronic statements.
Don't leave any statements or transaction records lying out
in the open.
Try to conduct any phone business, such as a bank transfer
or credit card payment, when you're alone.
Report any missing cards or checks as soon as you notice they're
gone.
