Personal Identity Theft
To help protect your identity, the Ontario Government has introduced a new Identity Theft Statement. This statement outlines the steps you should take in the event you become a victim.
One of their key recommendations in how you can avoid becoming a victim of identity theft is:
'always store any cards and documents containing personal information in a secure place, and shred them after they expire.'
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The Ministry of Consumer and Business Affairs has much information available concerning identity theft, protecting your identity, what to do if you are a victim of identity theft, who to contact if you are a victim and a discussion of Ontario's new Identity Theft Statement.
For more information you can download their brochure at www.cbs.gov.on.ca, or pick up a copy at the nearest Government Information Centre.
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