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FMFCU Security Center | Identity Theft

This section covers identity theft and how to prevent it, both online and in everyday life. Although we would like to provide you with as much information as possible, we can't cover everything, so please use the resources at the bottom of this page for more information.

General Online Tips

• Use a current browser (Internet Explorer or Netscape) that supports secure and private transactions.
• Install and regularly update virus detection software.
• Use personal firewall software.
• Update your computer platform (Windows, MAC OS, etc.) regularly.
• Do not allow unauthorized access to your PC.
• Do not open email attachments from unknown sources.
• Make sure family members or others using your computer know what to do if it becomes infected.
• Protect your PINs and passwords; create PINs and passwords that do not use readily identifiable information like names, birthdates and phone numbers.
  

General Everday Tips

• Buy a shredder if you don't have one. Shred financial and personal documents before you throw them away
• Don't give out personal information over the phone, internet, or mail unless you are dealing with
• Try to use passwords that are different from your birth date, last four digits of your Social Security number, mother's maiden name, etc. to deter thieves.
• Be alert to bills that don't arrive in the mail, unexpected credit card or account statements, denial of credit for no reason, calls or letters about purchases you did not make
• Keep your personal information in a secure place at home

Online Third-party Resources

www.IdentityTheftActionPlan.com - by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Get easy-to-implement advice about how to protect yourself and you can download a tool kit so that you're prepared in case of an emergency.

FTC's Identity Theft Web Site - This website is a one-stop national resource to learn about the crime of identity theft.

Identity Theft Resource Center - A nonprofit, nationally respected program dedicated exclusively to identity theft

President’s Task Force on Identity Theft - Take action and get educated with these resources.