7. Keep An Eye On Your Bank Statements For Unusual Transactions
If you've got internet banking, don't be afraid to log on and have a look through your recent transactions. You're looking for any purchases you haven't made - they might not be obvious because hackers are smart and might try small transactions to see if it's an active account they've got their hands on. If they buy things that are worth a pittance, using your card details, they can start working their way up the chain. They could start making bigger purchases, taking out credit cards in your name and making loan applications. It might also help to keep your card receipts and log any purchases you make, so you can reference how much you're spending, where and when. If your suspicions were right and someone is buying things with your hard earned money, notify your bank's fraud department immediately.