ID theft can occur by:

• Obtaining personal information from bills or account statements
• Personal transactions done in public
• Impersonating a credit union or bank through email, text messages, or phone calls

A few things you can do to prevent identity theft:

• Log off your account and computer when not in use
• Install anti-virus and anti-spyware software and keep your computer up to date
• Shred all documents containing personal information
• Be cautious of emails from unknown sources
• Never email personal information (i.e. Account Numbers, Social Security Number, or other private information)

Visit the Federal Trade Commission website: A national resource to learn about identity theft.