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* Sign your credit and debit cards as soon as you get them. Cut up expired and unused cards. | * Sign your credit and debit cards as soon as you get them. Cut up expired and unused cards. | ||
* Keep key documents such as your birth certificate, passport and social insurance card in a safe place when you’re not using them. Also keep other important documents such as tax returns, will, marriage certificate, diplomas and degrees in a safe place. | * Keep key documents such as your birth certificate, passport and social insurance card in a safe place when you’re not using them. Also keep other important documents such as tax returns, will, marriage certificate, diplomas and degrees in a safe place. | ||
* Make a list of the names, account numbers and expiration dates of your cards in a secure place. Store this list somewhere secure. This <span class="noglossary">will</span> help you if you need to alert your credit grantors about a lost or stolen card. | * Make a list of the names, <span class="noglossary">account</span> numbers and expiration dates of your cards in a secure place. Store this list somewhere secure. This <span class="noglossary">will</span> help you if you need to alert your credit grantors about a lost or stolen card. | ||
* Know when your credit card and financial statements and utility bills are due. Pay attention to credit card expiry dates. Match credit cards and debit cards to your statements. | * Know when your credit card and financial statements and utility bills are due. Pay attention to credit card expiry dates. Match credit cards and debit cards to your statements. | ||
* Do not put more than your name and address on your personal cheques. | * Do not put more than your name and address on your personal cheques. | ||
* Lock your household mailbox if possible. Pick up your mail promptly. When you are away, have a trusted person pick up your mail. | * Lock your household mailbox if possible. Pick up your mail promptly. When you are away, have a trusted person pick up your mail. | ||
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==What you can do if your identity is stolen== | ==What you can do if your identity is stolen== | ||
Dealing with identity theft is time-consuming. You need support and information. This section suggests actions you can take to stop the thief and regain control of your identity documents. | Dealing with identity theft is time-consuming. You need support and information. This section suggests actions you can take to stop the thief and regain control of your identity documents. | ||
