Identity theft – What are the dangers and how to protect yourself

Your identity and personal information are valuable. Fraudster can find out your personal details and can use them to open bank accounts and get credits without your knowledge.

What are the dangers of identity theft?

Being the victim of an identity theft can be cost you much money and finally maybe you be left with with huge debts. You also can be liable for the loan, payment or debt, which was caused by the faudster.

How to protect yourself?

Credit and debit cards:

• Be carful to keep your personal information secure when using your card over the phone, on the internet or in shops by making sure that other people cannot overhear you or see your personal documents.

• Cancel any lost stolen credit or debit cards immediately. Keep a note of the emergency number you should call.

Personal documents:

• Keep your personal documents in a safe place, preferably in a lockable drawer or cabinet at home. • Don’t keep all your personal documents on the same place.

• Don’t throw away documents such as bills or bank statements in your name. Use a shedder to destroy them.