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bms
of bethesda, MD
There are also a lot of cost efficient or free tools, such as Fraud Alerts, Free Annual Credit Report, Credit Lock / Credit Freeze, Pre-Screen-optout, National Do Not Call List, and more....
Additional information can be found at the FTC website, or at http://www.creditlock.com report abuse
Dec 23, 2007 5:15 AM
There are substantially more tools and tips for avoiding identity theft than what is listed here, although these are good tips.
There are also a lot of cost efficient or free tools, such as Fraud Alerts, Free Annual Credit Report, Credit Lock / Credit Freeze, Pre-Screen-optout, National Do Not Call List, and more....
Additional information can be found at the FTC website, or at http://www.creditlock.com report abuse
David
of Jay, ME
Dec 21, 2007 11:46 PM
Congratulations to our state regulators for amazingly discovering that this is the holiday shopping season and they issue this warning with only three days remaining before Christmas. This is much like a flood warning when the flooding has begun to subside or winter driving warnings in May.report abuseRMW
of South Portland, ME
If I may...
6. Don't buy gift cards.report abuse
Dec 21, 2007 6:39 PM
Oak - GOod one!
If I may...
6. Don't buy gift cards.report abuse
Oak
of Turner, ME
5. Use cash (in NH).report abuse
Dec 21, 2007 1:31 PM
4. Keep you wallet in your front pocket.
5. Use cash (in NH).report abuse
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