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      Wealth Management Insights November 4, 2026

      Protect Yourself and Your Family from Identify Theft

      Identity theft can jeopardize your finances, credit, and long-term goals. Taking a few proactive steps can significantly reduce your risk.

      Safeguard Personal Information

      Personal data is often the gateway to financial fraud.

      • Share sensitive information only when necessary and with trusted providers.
      • Limit data collection and sharing.
      • Shred documents containing personal or financial information.

      Strengthen Account Security

      Stolen passwords are a common entry point for fraud.

      • Use unique passwords for each account.
      • Use a password manager.
      • Enable multifactor authentication (MFA).

      Stay Alert to Scams

      Fraudsters may impersonate financial institutions or clients to gain access to information.

      • Be skeptical of unexpected / unsolicited communication— especially communication that contains urgent requests involving financial or personal information.
      • Verify emails, texts, and phone calls before responding.
      • Never click on suspicious links or attachments.

      Monitor Credit and Financial Accounts

      Early detection can limit the impact of identity theft.

      • Review credit reports regularly.
      • Consider placing a credit freeze or fraud alert.
      • Set up account alerts for unusual activity.

      Freeze Your Credit

      A credit freeze helps prevent criminals from opening new accounts in your name and is free to implement.

      • Freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
      • Temporarily lift the freeze only when needed for a credit check.
      • Securely store login credentials needed to manage the freeze.

      The Bottom Line

      Protecting your identify is an important part of protecting your personal financial well-being.

       

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