Read Statements
Credit Monitoring
Identify Theft Protection
Read Statements: One basic precaution investors can take is reading their financial statements. This sounds simple, but sometimes, scammers start with a small transaction and hope it will go unnoticed so they can take larger amounts in the future.
Credit Monitoring: It is important to keep track of your open credit accounts. Depending on where you live, there may be several credit monitoring services available. Some financial institutions build credit monitoring into their online services.
Identity Theft Protection: There is a growing number of companies that specialize in protecting your identity. If you become a victim of identity theft, many offer assistance.