Seven Simple Steps to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

1. Always use different elaborate passwords when signing up for online accounts. 2. Check your monthly credit-card statements for suspicious purchases. 3. Monitor your FICO score. 4. Don’t access your bank or credit card websites using public wifi. 5. Shred all financial statements. 6. File tax returns as soon as possible. 7. Fuck it, Equifax …