Ten Tips to Avoid Identity Theft

by: Jonas Elmerraji, Investopedia 10.01.07, 2:19 PM ET

We live in an increasingly online world. You can trade stocks, buy groceries, pay bills--almost any financial transaction you need to make can be done in the comfort of your own home, at your computer. With identity theft posing a real threat, though, keeping financial data private requires that consumers be proactive in the way that they approach online security. PLEASE, READ MORE to protect more!