Discuss at least two ways that you can protect yourself from identity theft

What will be an ideal response?

Answer: A) go through your wallet or billfold and remove anything that contains your Social Security number as well as rarely used credit cards; B) maintain a list of all items in your wallet and toll-free numbers that can be used to make notifications in the event of a loss; C) purchase a shredder; D) install a locked mail box or rent a P.O. box; E) be careful what personal information you post on social media. (Note—students may include other recommendations, however these are among the most common.)