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For Your Protection: Preventing Identity Theft

Identity Theft Interview
Posted at 2:44 PM, Mar 19, 2015
and last updated 2015-04-17 14:11:52-04

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL)--In this installment of "For Your Protection," we're taking a look at how to prevent your identity from being stolen.

The Tallahassee Police Department says if you are going to use plastic to pay for items, use your credit card rather than your debit card.

Police also encourage you to sign up for transaction alerts on your accounts so you can keep an eye on activity.