Terry Savage: Guarding your credit, identity and property

Terry Savage: Guarding your credit, identity and property

It’s the holiday shopping/scamming season. And that makes it a good time to think about protecting yourself from the dangers of identity theft. These days, the fraudsters are so sophisticated that even the most wary consumer can become a victim. So here are some ways to protect yourself, your Social Security number, your bank accounts and your property. —Freeze your credit. This is the first and easiest step toward guarding your identity. Each o…