|
-
When ordering checks, use your first initial of your first
name (instead of
your full first name) and full last name. A thief
will not know if you sign your
checks with just your initial or full
first name, but your bank has a record of
how you sign your checks.
-
Do not sign the back of your credit cards. Instead
put “PHOTO ID
REQUIRED.” Make sure you have photo I.D. with you
when making purchases.
-
When writing checks to pay on your credit card accounts,
DO
NOT put the
complete account number on the “For” line. Instead,
just put the last four numbers.
The credit card company knows the
rest of the number.
-
Put your work phone number on your checks instead of your
home phone.
If you have a P.O. Box, use that instead of your home
address. Never have your
social security number printed on your
checks.
-
Photocopy both sides of the contents of your wallet in case
it is lost or stolen. You will know what you had in your wallet and
all of the account numbers and phone numbers to call and cancel.
Keep the photocopy in a safe place.
-
File a police report immediately in the jurisdiction where
your credit cards, etc., were stolen. This proves to credit
providers you were diligent.
-
Call the 3 national credit reporting organizations
immediately to place a
fraud alert on your name and social security
number. The alert means any
company that checks your credit knows
your information was stolen, and
they have to contact you by phone to
authorize new credit.
-
Numbers you need if your identity, credit cards, etc., are
stolen:
1.)
Equifax: 1-800-525-6285
2.)
Experian (formerly TRW): 1-888-397-3742
3.)
Trans Union: 1-800-680-7289
4.)
Social Security Administration (fraud Line): 1-800-269-0271
5.)
Federal Trade Commission Hotline: 1-877-IDTHEFT (438-4338)
PLEASE
BE RESPONSIBLE, DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE!
IN
CASE OF EMERGENCY, DIAL 911
WESTCHESTER
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
OFFICE
OF THE CHIEF OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND
SUPPORT SERVICES
PHYSICAL
SECURITY AND CRIME PREVENTION UNIT
[Home]
|
