Clearview Federal Credit Union

<font face="arial" size="2" color="#990000"><b>Tips to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft</b></font>
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<li>Don't just cut up unused credit cards, call the company that issued the credit card, cancel the account then shred the credit card.  </li><li>Only carry one or two credit cards with you, and NEVER carry your Social Security card. </li>
<li>Never write your passwords or personal identification numbers (pin) on your credit card or in your checkbook.</li>
<li>Shred all credit card receipts, cancelled checks and all other financial information. 
<li>Call your credit card carrier if your credit card has expired and you haven't gotten a new card. </li>
<li>Review credit card statements as soon as they are received and report any unauthorized purchases to  the company. </li>
<li>Consider opting-out of  pre-approved offers by requesting your name be removed from lists sold to companies offering pre-approved cards. The national credit bureaus offer a toll-free number that enables consumers to opt-out of all pre-approved credit offers with just one phone call. Call 1-888-5-OPTOUT (1-888-567-8688) for more information.</li>
<li>Check credit card statements and report any unauthorized purchases. </li>
<li>Have your name removed from lists sold to companies offering pre-approved cards. </li>
<li>Never allow a clerk to write your credit card numbers on a check. </li>
<li>Don't give out your Social Security number over the phone or write it down as identification on checks</li>
<li>Install a locked mailbox at your residence. </li>
<li>Do not leave outgoing bills in your mail box for the mailman to pick up. </li>
<li>Place passwords on all credit, bank and phone accounts; using information only you would know and do not share or write down those passwords. </li>
<li>Never leave purses, wallets, money, computers or GPS systems in plain sight in an unoccupied vehicle.  </li>
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Tips to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft

Don't just cut up unused credit cards, call the company that issued the credit card, cancel the account then shred the credit card.
Only carry one or two credit cards with you, and NEVER carry your Social Security card.
Never write your passwords or personal identification numbers (pin) on your credit card or in your checkbook.
Shred all credit card receipts, cancelled checks and all other financial information.
Call your credit card carrier if your credit card has expired and you haven't gotten a new card.
Review credit card statements as soon as they are received and report any unauthorized purchases to the company.
Consider opting-out of pre-approved offers by requesting your name be removed from lists sold to companies offering pre-approved cards. The national credit bureaus offer a toll-free number that enables consumers to opt-out of all pre-approved credit offers with just one phone call. Call 1-888-5-OPTOUT (1-888-567-8688) for more information.
Check credit card statements and report any unauthorized purchases.
Have your name removed from lists sold to companies offering pre-approved cards.
Never allow a clerk to write your credit card numbers on a check.
Don't give out your Social Security number over the phone or write it down as identification on checks
Install a locked mailbox at your residence.
Do not leave outgoing bills in your mail box for the mailman to pick up.
Place passwords on all credit, bank and phone accounts; using information only you would know and do not share or write down those passwords.
Never leave purses, wallets, money, computers or GPS systems in plain sight in an unoccupied vehicle.