Valuable Information Your Should Know:
VEHICLE IDENTITY THEFT OCCURS WHEN A PERSON KNOWINGLY USES FALSE OR STOLEN
IDENTIFICATION TO ACQUIRE A VEHICLE.
10 WAYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST IDENTITY THEFT:
- Don’t leave your vehicle registration or proof of insurance in
your car; carry it in your wallet or purse.
- Never give your personal or financial information over the phone
unless you have initiated the contact or know for certain with whom you are
dealing.
- Don’t give your credit card number over the Internet unless it is
encrypted on a secure site.
- Whenever possible, drop off outgoing mail, especially bill
payments, inside a post office.
- Have your name removed from direct mailing lists. This will stop
the dangerous flow of unwanted credit card offers.
- When you’re out of town, have the post office hold your mail.
- Use direct deposit with your employer if available.
- Shred all financial statements, billing statements and
pre-approved credit card offers before throwing them in the trash. Cross-cut
shredding is best.
- Make sure that no one is standing behind you at an ATM. Someone
may use their cell phone camera to photograph your card number and password.
- Examine your bank and credit card statements each month for
unfamiliar charges or withdrawals.
REMEMBER, IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT AUTO THIEVES,
CALL 1-800-242-HEAT
By protecting your vehicle and being alert,
you can be part of the solution,
and you can save money on your insurance
premiums.