Don’t keep your Social Security number in your wallet but is in a safe place. Never keep the card where it can be easily accessed by anyone but you.  Avoid phishing emails — meaning don’t click on something from someone that looks odd. Never answer emails from people you don’t know or recognize an email address. Be careful with mobile banking and shopping. If you use a shopping or banking app in a public place, don’t log in through public Wi-Fi. Also, don’t let anyone view your screen that is nearby. Use complex, unique passwords and change them regularly. Choose different passwords and update them every few months, including letters, numbers, and symbols. Don’t use birthdates, phone numbers, or anything else that is too personal.  Sign up for free credit monitoring service that can monitor and give you access to your credit score and a complete debt profile. Some offer free identity theft insurance and real-time notifications when something changes in your credit file.