2 Louisiana Cities in Top 5 for Identity Theft Cases
SHREVEPORT, LA - It is such a hassle to deal with identity theft and can be quite expensive. If you have not been a victim, you probably know someone who has. Kim Komando reports the Federal Trade Commission report more than 400,000 cases of credit card fraud happen every year. That number keeps climbing.
The FTC has gotten more than 1 million complaints of identity theft during all of 2022.
Georgia, Louisiana, Florida, Delaware, Nevada are the top states for identity theft.
But several Louisiana cities are on the list where identity theft is a huge problem.
2 Louisiana cities are in the top 5 cities impacted by identity theft.
Here Are the Top 5 Cities for Identity Theft:
5. Atlanta
4. Lafayette
3. Miami
2. Baton Rouge
1. Tuscaloosa
Where Do Other Area Cities Fall on This List?
New Orleans is #21 on the list
Shreveport lands at #29 on the list.
Hammond, Louisiana is #41.
Houston is 6th on the list.
Killeen Temple, Texas is 19th on the list.
Dallas Fort Worth lands at #23 on this list.
What Are Some Things You Can Do to Prevent Identity Theft?
1. Protect your Social Security number.
You should not carry your Social Security card in your wallet.
2. Medical Card Number Change
If your health insurance carrier uses your Social Security number, ask them for a new number.
3. Beware of Phishing
Scammers will try to trick you by pretending to be government agencies or banks. Never give person info out to someone who calls you if you don't know them.
4. Beef Up Your Passwords
You should be very careful with your passwords. Use different passwords for all of your accounts.
5. Don't Overshare info from Your Phone
Be sure to protect your personal info on your phone and computers. Be extra careful what you click on.
There are also some other things you can do to make sure your accounts and data is safe. Be sure to check your bank statements each month. You can also opt out of those pre-approved credit card offers. Click here to opt out.
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