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10 Tips to Protect Your Personal Information

Center for Payments

By Madison Howard, Manager, Member Communications, EPCOR Of those who have experienced identity theft, which happens when someone utilizes your personal information to commit fraud, many share that it is an overwhelming and mentally draining experience. Watch your mailbox. If you’re going out of town, request a mail hold with the U.S.

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National Preparedness Month: Enhancing Payment Security and Resilience

Center for Payments

Simple practices such as regularly monitoring financial transactions, using strong and unique passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication, and being cautious of phishing attempts can significantly reduce the risk of payment-related fraud and identity theft.