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Staying “safely public” includes protecting your personal information even from the privacy of your home. Learn how to protect yourself from online identity theft.

Identity Safety While Traveling

Travelers often carry credit cards, passports, and other official forms of personal identification that, if lost, put them at a high risk for identity theft. Further, vulnerable tourists are popular targets for criminals. Travelers must be diligent in their efforts to protect themselves and take extra precaution with items most likely to be stolen while traveling.

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    • Don’t Throw Away Your Identity February 13, 2012
      It’s easy to realize that there is an endless array of technology-enabled methods identity thieves can use to steal your identity, but it’s important to realize identity theft is also easily accomplished through low-tech methods.  MyID.com™ helps to protect you online.  But offline, it’s important that you take measures to steer clear of becoming a [...] […]
    • One More Resolution to Make…Stay Safe Online in 2012 January 12, 2012
      As we settled into 2012, New Year’s resolutions have been made…and hopefully not yet broken. Even though we're almost half way through January, we propose you add one more resolution to your list of life improvements to this year and beyond --new habits to help protect yourself against identity theft. With input from the Identity [...] […]
    • ‘Tis The Season to Be….Extra Careful Online December 16, 2011
      Holiday cheer is everywhere and cyberspace is no exception. We here at myID wish you and your family all the joys of the season. But in our year round pursuit of protecting you online, we want to make sure you are aware of the Grinches who may be lurking out there.  Unfortunately, those with not [...] […]
    • Geotagging: The Hidden Danger in Your Smartphone November 28, 2011
      Tis the season to take lots of photos. Chances are many of these pictures will be taken on smartphones and then promptly posted online. So what could possibly be wrong in sharing the joys of the season with family, friends and others on the Internet? Unfortunately, even as careful as you may be about sharing [...] […]
    • Advice on Surviving the Emotional Toll of Identity Theft November 10, 2011
      When it comes to identity theft, there’s lots of information about how to protect yourself and also how to help repair the financial and credit damage in the event you find yourself a victim. But what about the emotional toll it takes on those affected by this serious crime? Ask any victim of identity theft [...] […]