Uniquely You How to Protect Your Identity Online
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f there’s one financial issue that carries with it a high amount of risk, it’s identity theft — an issue that can carry long-term ramifications for you
should you be caught up in the middle of it. In fact, in the last 10 years, there were around 9,600 reported data breaches in the U.S., resulting in more than 10 billion records stolen, according to data firm Comparitech. Because there are numerous negative consequences of having your identity stolen, it’s important that you do everything you can to prevent having your identity compromised or stolen in the first place. Fortunately, there are steps that you can take — not only to prevent future fraud on your accounts, but to protect your digital footprint and create a safe haven for you to operate online at lower risk.
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