Life Hacks: Simple Ways to Protect Your Identity

You write the check for your credit card bill, toss the statement in the recycling bin and put the check in your mailbox. You have just provided enough information for a crook to easily steal your identity.A little awareness, and a cheap shredder, can go a long way in protecting yourself from identity theft.The U.S. Department of Justice says more than 11.5 million people are victimized yearly with an average loss of nearly $5,000. Around 100 million people have had their information put at risk through the hacking of business and government databases.Check your credit reportDespite what you might see