Identity Theft Insurance
Did you know you can buy coverage with a homeowner’s policy? It’s about $25 a year. I’m sure there are all sorts of conditions on it, but I decided I would like to add it onto my homeowner’s insurance for a little protection.
After hearing this story, you have to wonder how your personal and private information circulates on company laptops. I know that for home healthcare visits, that may be most practical and a risk you have to accept. But for accounting stuff, you really have to wonder.
Geez, a little more laptop protection by people would probably make a difference. Throw your laptop into the trunk when you leave work, not when you reach your destination. Deposit your laptop some place secure when you arrive at home. Hide it in a drawer, etc.
D wrote:
This coverage is included in our homeowners policy. Maybe it would be a good idea to shop around. We have Pekin Insurance. FYI.
Have a great day!
Posted on 23-May-06 at 3:02 pm | Permalink
frugal wrote:
I always encode any account numbers or personal IDs that are present in my computer files. I simply use some simple reversal, or scrambling or addition/subtractions to the actual number, so that I can decode them myself easily.
By the way, here is my article on ID theft: ID theft prevention measures. I hope it helps.
Please feel welcome to trackback your article to mine too.
Posted on 23-May-06 at 4:11 pm | Permalink
mapgirl wrote:
Thanks Frugal! That’s a really good post with some great, and lesser known advice.
Anyone else reading should go check it out.
Posted on 23-May-06 at 4:36 pm | Permalink