CHANTILLY, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Learning how identity theft (http://www.IdentityGuard.com) can affect credit reports and scores may help consumers stay on top of their finances and better protect their financial information.
Rather than spending hours searching the Internet for bits of information about identity theft and fraud protection, the IDENTITY GUARDR eBook is a comprehensive one-stop identity theft protection resource. This free eBook provides advice and tips to keep consumers informed and knowledgeable about various financial threats which could negatively impact credit reports and scores.
The identity theft protection eBook is available at http://www.identityguard.com/ebook.aspx.
Here's a brief breakdown of some of the information included in the eBook:
Tips for Confronting Cyber Threats
Web threats are bountiful and growing, which is why learning how they work may help consumers worried about identity theft stay vigilant. Consumers who avoid suspicious links, pop ups, and emails may be able to keep their computers clean from infection. By avoiding suspicious links and e-mails consumers protect their information from being compromised which ultimately helps protect their credit reports and scores.
A Look at Mobile Banking Worries
Mobile banking applications have become a convenient way for consumers to manage their funds while on the go. However, these apps pose an identity theft risk if a phone becomes compromised. Individuals should keep their phones secure and their log-in details private.
Fraud Protection for Families
Family members can keep their private information safe by reminding each other to shred all private documents before disposing of them. Whether it's during the holidays or a major life change, such as moving to a new home, family and friends?should be?alert of potential vulnerabilities and threats.
Anti-Social Networking Secrets
Social networking sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, have provided a convenient way for friends and family members living throughout the world to keep in touch with one another. But individuals who have a social networking profile should avoid posting their private information because it could lead to identity theft.
About IDENTITY GUARDR (http://www.identityguard.com/)
IDENTITY GUARDR is a product of Intersections, a leading provider of consumer and corporate identity risk management services. Intersections has protected 32 million consumers worldwide since 1996. Applying the same 24/7 technology that the biggest names in financial services provide to their customers, the IDENTITY GUARD product responds to ever-increasing personal security challenges – protecting your most valuable assets – your credit and your identity. Follow Identity Guard on Twitter@IdentityG and fan Identity Guard on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/IdentityGuard.
