Do not give out financial information such as checking and credit card numbers, or your Social Security number, unless you know the person or organization.
Report lost or stolen checks immediately. Your bank will block payment on them.
Notify your banker of suspicious phone inquiries such as those asking for account information to “verify a statement” or “award a prize.”
Closely guard your ATM personal identification number and ATM receipts.
Report lost or stolen VISA® Check Cards or pin numbers immediately. Your bank will close the card and reissue a new one.
Shred any financial solicitations and bank statements before disposing of them.
Put outgoing mail into a secure, official Postal Service collection box.
If regular bills fail to reach you, call the company to find out why.
