How can I prevent being victimized?

Don’t put your driver license number or social security number on your checks. This makes it easy to get a false ID made.
Don’t carry your social security card or birth certificate copy in your wallet or purse.
Keep all credit card receipts safe. Many criminals use numbers off receipts to defraud.
Safeguard your PINs (personal identification number) for all cards and accounts. Do not write them on or keep them with the cards.
Shred credit card offers you get in the mail. Thieves steal mail and trash to get these.
NEVER give your credit card number out to someone calling you. Make charges only when you call and remember, Card Fraud. Investigators will never call and ask for your credit card number and expiration date.