You stopped for coffee, dropped off some mail and picked up your dry cleaning, but at your next stop to pick up Fluffy from the groomer, you find your wallet is missing. Before this nightmare happens, know there are a few easy steps to help you minimize the loss–all in this Financial Strategy.
Backing up vital information and data from your personal computer is important in the event your computer is stolen or destroyed. One way to back up personal data, such as pictures and files, is to store it on a removable hard drive. For more information and tips on backing up personal data and protecting your PC, read this Financial Strategy.
Legislation in Georgia has made credit freezes an effective and economical way to curb identity theft. Credit freezes lock your credit records so that no one other than you can establish new credit in your name. For more on credit freezes and how they differ from fraud alerts, read this Financial Strategy.
Your identity can be stolen in many obvious places, such as businesses you patronize, your mailbox or directly from you. It is virtually impossible to eliminate the risk of identity theft. For more information on how thieves may potentially obtain your information and how you can minimize your risk of becoming a victim, read this Financial Strategy.
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Electronic Federal Tax Payment System is a safe and convenient way to file and pay your taxes online. However, beware of email scams claiming your credit card has been enrolled to pay taxes due.
