THREE IMPORTANT STEPS TO REMEMBER

 
1. Keep virus software current on any computer, especially those that conduct financial transactions over the Internet.
2. Keep computers patched with the current Microsoft fixes, especially computers that conduct financial transactions over the Internet.
3. Do not open email attachments that are of unknown origin to the end user, as this is often the source of virus and worm infections.
 

CONSUMER TIPS TO PREVENT IDENTITY THEFT AND OTHER FORMS OF FRAUD

THE FTC'S GUIDE TO FIGHTING IDENTITY THEFT