The holiday shopping season is in full swing! Whether you're shopping online or in-store, here are 9 tips for keeping your identity safe from theft.
III - Holiday Shopping Season Has Begun; Protect Your Identity and Your Credit
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"The hustle and bustle of the holidays creates the perfect opportunity for thieves bent on stealing your credit cards or other financial information," said Jeanne M. Salvatore, senior vice president and consumer spokesperson for the I.I.I. "Shoppers are tired, stores are crowded and it's easy to become less guarded about personal information that appears on personal checks, drivers licenses and credit cards."