How to Protect your Identity Online and Off

Don't carry your Social Security card in your wallet or purse, and if you get a request for your Social Security Number, verify the authenticity of the request and the identity of the requestor. When you're satisfied, provide your number directly to that person - not over the Internet.
Learn to spot phishing scams. Phishers are among the most notorious online identity thieves. They use scare tactics and other deceptive practices to elicit personal information from unsuspecting Internet users. To learn more, check out Club Symantec's phishing article and tips.
Be cautious with email. Many phishing scams use spam email as part of their deception. So, get a good antispam program to reduce your exposure to misleading emails. And because email and IM aren't the safest ways to communicate, never use them to exchange sensitive information.
Use strong passwords - combining letters with numbers and special characters - to protect important files, folders, and all your computer accounts. Try to minimize the amount of personal information on your computer. And if you sell or give away your computer, remove all your data from the hard disk before delivering it to the new owner.
Use a personal firewall, antivirus software, and an antispyware tool to protect your sensitive personal data from hackers and malicious code.

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