Identity thieves have more tricks than ever. So should you.
From Sid Kirchheimer in AARP The Magazine:
Mail Safe
Stop writing checks altogether. Even if you don’t, drop bill payments at a post office or a U.S. Postal Service mailbox. That’s safer than just putting the flag up on your own box or leaving letters in an open mail bin at your workplace.
Bank Online
Here’s another, possibly stronger, incentive for reducing your dependence on checks: they’re on the way out. More than a third of U.S. households with bank accounts bank online, and because paperless transactions are cheaper, expect banks to do everything in their power to launch your accounts in to cyberspace, as well. The benefits aren’t just the savings on postage, the ease, and the convenience. Financial services are adding more security – and protections from customer liability in case of fraud – as electronic payments become more common.
