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Consumer Protection: Safeguard Your Financial Information While Shopping

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Protect your personal and financial information while shopping by following these essential guidelines. Always be cautious with incoming calls and emails requesting sensitive information. Do not carry your Social Security card with you, and store financial documents securely. Remember to shred any mail or documents containing personal details. Shop only at reputable businesses and be aware of refund and return policies. Keep your devices secure with up-to-date virus software and strong passwords. Regularly monitor your accounts and credit reports for any suspicious activity.

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Consumer Protection: Safeguard Your Financial Information While Shopping

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  1. Consumer Protection Shop Safely and Guard Your Financial Information

  2. Guard personal info & PINS • Beware of phone calls requesting information • Beware of e-mails requesting personal information • Don’t carry your Social Security card with you • Keep financial documents in a secure location

  3. Shred mail and documents • Bank statements • Credit card statements and pre-approval offers • Anything with personal information

  4. Shop at reputable businesses • Better Business Bureau • Refund and Return Policies • Privacy and Protection • Better Business Bureau • Online – physical address and phone number Credit or debit?

  5. Keep devices secure • Up-to-date virus software • Password protect devices • Strong passwords • Log-out of accounts • Exit websites • Close apps

  6. Limit the cards you carry • Carry only what you need • Don’t carry SS card • Avoid suspicious card-reading devices

  7. Monitor accounts and statements • Bank accounts (online, text alerts, statements) • Credit card statements • Credit reports www.annualcreditreport.com

  8. Consumer Protection Shop Safely and Guard Your Financial Information

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