Identity Theft Risk Assessment

How secure is your personal information against identity theft? To find out, answer Yes or No to the following questions.

1. I shred all pre-approved credit offers, account statements, and financial documents before disposing of them.
   
   
2. I never carry my Social Security card.
   
   
3. I have a locked, secured mailbox.
   
   
4. My Social Security and driver license numbers are not printed on my checks.
   
   
5. I review each of my credit reports annually.
   
   
6. I only carry those credit cards that I use.
   
   
7. I carefully review my monthly credit card statements before paying them.
   
   
8. When shopping on the Internet, I buy only from secure websites.
   
   
9. I am aware of all my creditor due dates, and know immediately if a bill is missing.
   
   
10. I know the security procedures at my place of work.
    
    
11. I never reveal personal information unless I initiated the contact and know exactly who I’m dealing with.
    
    
12. I have up-to-date virus protection software installed on my computer.
    
    
13. I never store personal and financial information on my laptop.
    
    
14. I know exactly what to do and who to contact in case my wallet is stolen.
    
    
15. I have complete copies of all my credit cards stored in a safe place.
    
    
16. All of my account passwords are too complicated for anyone to guess.