Canada.com offers some really great tips on protecting your identity from theft. Don't pay much attention to the contact numbers at the end, though; they're all based in Canada.

Conceptually, however, the information is very good. Here's a short list:

• Watch what you carry in your wallet
• Shred it before you throw it away
• Keep your PIN private
• Ever heard of caller ID spoofing? Generally speaking, anybody can make it look like they're calling from a legitimate company like Chase or Wells Fargo, so don't fall victim to this scheme
• Phishing
• Use a card with a small credit line to limit your liability
• Review your credit reports for accuracy

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