If you are traveling for the holidays you need to be aware of possibilities of identity theft. Identity thieves are out in force during the holiday season looking for potential easy victims. They use a number of different tactics to steal personal information from travelers. CBS News senior editor Bridget Carey has put together a great list of tips to help protect you from identity theft.
Holiday travelers: How to avoid ID theft – CBS News
Holiday travelers: How to avoid ID theft- CBS News Identity theft can be easy for thieves preying on holiday travelers, whether through low-tech tactics like snooping or as a result of stolen or left-behind electronics.
So what can you do to protect yourself while youre on the road for the holidays?
Bridget Carey, senior editor at CNET.com, shared the following tips on “The Early Show.”
Don’t do sensitive work in the public Wi-Fi of the airport. Also watch your back, you don’t want it easy to look over your…
Preventing identity theft should be on your radar at all times even during the holidays. However by following these tips you will be safer and more enjoyable holiday travel.
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