page four
ways to protect yourself from identity theft
continued from page one
• Filter unwanted e-mail by install-
ing anti-spam software on your
computer. For further protection,
turn your computer’s firewall on
and be sure to install a reliable
antivirus software program that
includes automatic updates.
Always use a secure browser
when conducting online financial
transactions.
•
Destroy records containing pri-
vate financial information by
shredding, and do not dispose of
credit card receipts or ATM state-
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