Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the United States. Criminals are using information from your social networks to poach your identity. Below are 10 tips to help prevent you from becoming a victim.

Do not use public Wi-Fi for financial transactions:
If you are using public Wi-Fi in a hotel or restaurant, do not go online for banking, stock trades or other important financial matters. Perform these transactions in the safety of your home. Similarly, do not use publicly shared computers for such transactions. For example, if you are in the library, do not access your investment account. Identity thieves have “keylogging” software on these machines, which track everything you push on the keyboard.

Beware of free Wi-Fi:
Identify thieves often name Wi-Fi hotspots as official connections for various locations, including hotels, airports or restaurants. For example, the hotspot might be named “freewifi” or “hotelwifi.” If you use these unsecured networks, you are at risk. If you are uncertain which is the correct Wi-Fi, simply ask an airport official, desk clerk or waitress...

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