Self Defense Articles & Educational Material — identity theft
Exposed! Identity Theft Lessons to Learn from the Capital One Data Hack
Posted by Defense Divas® on
Although you cannot prevent a data breach, like what happened with Capital One, there are things you can do to reduce your exposure when one does occur. Implement these practices to protect your identity and avoid hackers stealing your identity to apply for credit cards, make online purchases and even selling your identity on the dark web.
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7 Easy Action Steps To Avoid Identity Theft
Posted by Defense Divas® on
It’s important to have safeguards in place to protect your digital footprint on the internet before your identity is stolen. Here are 7 easy actions that you can take to protect your identity both online and offline. Take these actions today to empower and secure yourself from identity theft.
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