Freeze your credit with all three major credit bureaus
Place a fraud alert on your credit file
Use strong, unique passwords for all financial accounts
Enable two-factor authentication on banking and credit accounts
Monitor your credit reports regularly
Review bank and card statements for unauthorized activity
Set up account alerts for new inquiries, transactions, and logins
Avoid sharing personal information unless necessary and verified
Shred documents containing sensitive financial information
Secure your Social Security number and other identity documents
Lock down online access to credit bureau and lender accounts
Remove saved payment methods from unused accounts
Close unused credit accounts if appropriate
Keep contact information updated with lenders and bureaus
Report suspicious activity immediately
Consider a credit lock if you need temporary access control