This week is Identity Theft Awareness Week

This week is Identity Theft Awareness Week, raising awareness about how to protect yourself against identity theft. One of the first things you should do is to make sure that your information is secure, and don’t fall prey to phishing on your computer or mobile device. City of Lebanon I.T. Director Jarrad Schomaker said clicking on links in your email can set you up to become a victim of identity theft and ransomware…

Schomaker reminds everyone, to make sure that their programs are updated and make sure that your firewall and antivirus are on. Whether through the internet or over the phone don’t give anyone access to your personal information, passwords and don’t give anyone access to your personal computer. If you do suspect that someone has used your identity, contact your financial institution immediately.