Identity Theft
*Check your credit reports once a year from all three of the credit reporting agencies listed below.
*Guard your Social Security number. When possible, don’t carry your Social Security card with you.
*Don’t put your SSN or drivers license number on your checks.
*Guard your personal information. You should never give your Social Security number to anyone unless they have a good reason for needing it.
*Watch for people who may try to eavesdrop and overhear the information you give out orally.
*Carefully destroy papers you throw out, especially those with sensitive or identifying information. A crosscut paper shredder works best.
*Be suspicious of telephone solicitors. Never provide information unless you have initiated the call.
*Delete without replying to any suspicious email requests.
*Use a locked mailbox to send and receive all mail.
*Reduce the number of preapproved credit card offers you receive, call 888-5OPTOUT (they will ask for your SSN)
Please visit the following links for more information about identity theft and what you can do to prevent it.
Click on the icon below to visit Lima/Allen County Crime Stoppers website.
Click on the icon above to read about Ohio's concealed carry law and St. Rita's Medical Center
