Identity Theft Awareness

Identity Theft Awareness Week: Protect Your Personal Information

 

At 360 Federal Credit Union, your security and financial well-being are our top priority. January 27th – 31st marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, a time to remind you of the importance of protecting your personal information.

Identity theft is a growing concern, but with proactive steps, you can lessen the chances of it happening to you.

Here are some tips to help protect yourself:

  • Review your credit reports for free at AnnualCreditReport.com.
  • Shred sensitive documents like old bank statements and medical records.
  • Monitor your accounts regularly for unauthorized activity.
  • Use strong, unique passwords and enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
  • Beware of phishing scams and verify sources before sharing personal information.
  • Freeze your credit at the major bureaus to prevent unauthorized account openings.

Always remember not to give out any personal information to someone who calls, emails, or texts you. It could be a scammer trying to steal your information. 360FCU will never call you to ask your account number or online banking log in information.

If someone has used your information to open a new account or make a purchase, visit IdentityTheft.gov to report identity theft to the FTC and get a personal recovery plan. IdentityTheft.gov walks you through recovery steps for more than 30 types of identity theft.

As part of ID Theft Awareness Week, The FTC and Social Security Administration are hosting a free webinar to discuss understanding and avoiding identity theft on Thursday, January 30 at 12 PM ET. To join click here.

Stay vigilant and take action to protect yourself—together, we can reduce the risk of identity theft.

 

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