In a game of basketball, baseball, or hockey, you
can't win without a strong defense. In the game against cyber
crooks, a strong defense is just as important. Learn some
new moves with Outsmarting Internet Crooks, a new, free
package of publications (including an informative DVD) from
the Federal Citizen Information Center.
Almost 10 million people are victims of identity theft
every year. But there are steps you can take to keep your
identity safe, whether you're surfing the Net or shopping
online. Don't use personal information to create your
passwords, and guard them as you would your house keys. To
keep thieves from stealing your personal information, shred
documents like bank statements, receipts, or credit card
bills that you might otherwise throw in the trash. Or
consider enrolling in online banking to receive account
statements electronically. You should also check your
credit report from each of the three credit reporting
agencies once a year-just to make sure no one's opened
unauthorized accounts in your name.
Don't forget, crooks love to use email. The messages
may seem harmless enough: "Make $60,000 with just a $20
investment!" or "Hot stock tip. Invest now!" But
responding to such messages can set you back thousands of
dollars. The Securities and Exchange Commission warns you
to always investigate the company and offer before you hand
over any cash. Be sure to read "Internet Fraud: How to
Avoid Internet Investment Scams," also in this package, for
ideas on how to safely use the Internet to invest.
Play harder in the game against identity thieves and
scam artists with the free Outsmarting Internet Crooks package.
There are three easy ways to get your package:
*Send your name and address to Outsmarting Internet Crooks,
Pueblo, Colorado 81009.
*Visit http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/rc/n39internetcrooks.htm
to place your order online or to read or print out these
and hundreds of other federal publications for free.
*Call toll-free 1 (888) 8 PUEBLO. That's 1 (888) 878-3256,
weekdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time and ask for
Outsmarting Internet Crooks.
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