Identity Theft
- Shred financial documents with personal information
- Never click on links in unsolicited emails
- Do not use obvious passwords (birth dates, family names, etc…)
- Do not give out personal information to an untrusted source
- Routinely check your credit score
Theft Prevention
- Never leave your valuables unattended
- Do not trust others to watch your belongings
- Lock your doors and windows in your home and vehicle
- Record serial numbers for your property as it could aid in recovery
- Register your belongings with Operation Identification at UTPD
Vehicle Theft Prevention
- Lock your doors and make sure your windows are rolled up (do not forget sunroofs)
- Remove any valuables and anything that could be perceived as valuable or place them out of sight
- Avoid excessive personalization on your vehicle (stickers revealing names, etc…)
- Park in well-lit, high traffic areas
- Never leave your vehicle running unattended