BEWARE: Even if you’ve never lost a credit card or had a wallet stolen, your personal information — social security number, bank card number, birthdates and more — could end up in the wrong person’s hands!

In fact, an identity theft incident occurs every TWO SECONDS in this country! 

There ARE things you can and must do to protect yourself.  We list the top tips here...

Next: Shred it up!

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