Get a copy of your credit report every six months and check it to ensure there are o accounts you didn't open.
Never give your credit car number to someone who calls you on the telephone.
Read your monthly statements carefully and report any discrepancies immediately.
Rip up or shred your old checks and bills before putting them in the trash.
When you renew your driver's license, don't use your social security number too easily available.
Guard the PIN numbers you use on your various credit cards. Don't write them down in your personal planner, and don't leave them on a slip of paper in your purse or wallet.
Ask "Why?" when people request your financial information.