Ditch the Pitch
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Protect Yourself Online
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Don’t Get Hooked by Phishing Scams (PDF) - Beware of fraudsters attempting to "phish" personal info from unsuspecting consumers.
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Email is Not Secure (PDF) - Email is a very common and useful form of communication. The following tips can help make your email experience safer and more enjoyable.
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Tips for Beating Cyber Criminals (PDF) - Tips on how to strengthen your security while using computers and mobile devices.
Identity Theft
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Financial Monitoring Tools (PDF) - These tips can help you protect and monitor your financial information in ways you may not have thought of before.
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SC ID Theft Act (YouTube Video) - A quick look at the protections for consumers provided by the Financial Identity Fraud and ID Theft Protection Act (FIFITPA)
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What to Do if ID Theft Happens to You (YouTube Video) - Details of what you need to do to minimize the damage of having you personal information stolen.
Privacy
- How to Opt Out of Unwanted Offers (PDF) - Wondering how you can stop annoying calls, emails and mail from coming to you? Here are the tips to help stop it.
- Tips to be a Savvier Consumer (PDF) - Here are ten easy ways to get you on track to avoid scams and identity theft.