While the data you share with companies may make life more convenient, it can also be tracked, breached, or sold to third parties.
You may trust companies to store your personal information, but sometimes they experience a hack through weak or outdated security protocols.
Hard-to-spot ATM skimming devices can extract credit card numbers and PINs, which are then sold on the dark web.
Phishing emails may bait you into clicking a link or opening an attachment, and giving away sensitive information.
Social media accounts connect and inspire — but sharing too much can leave you exposed to data theft or account takeover fraud.
Coffee shops are great places to work, but they also present opportunities for hackers to access unsecured devices on the same network.
If someone files your taxes before you do, they’ll get a return in your name — possibly creating issues for years.
If your healthcare information is stolen, someone can receive costly treatments in your name.
Thieves use your info to get credit cards, cell phone accounts, and personal loans in your name.
An imposter can claim to be you when cited for traffic or misdemeanor violations, then fail to show up in court.
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**The Economist, “How To Prevent Identity Theft,” Sept. 14, 2017
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