Do
not sign the back of your credit
cards. Instead, put "PHOTO ID REQUIRED."
Include only your first/middle name initials and last name on your
checks. If someone takes your check book they will not know if
you sign your checks with your initials or your first name; but your
bank will know how you sign.
When you write a check to your credit card company, DO NOT
put your complete account number on the "For" line. Instead, just
include the last four numbers. Your credit card company knows the rest
of the number and anyone who might be handling your check as it's
processed won't have
access to your account number.
Put your work phone # on your checks instead of your home
phone. If you have a PO Box use that instead of your home address.
Never have
your SS# printed on your checks (DUH!). You can add it if it is
necessary. But if you have it printed, anyone can get it.
Place the contents of your wallet on a photocopy machine,
do both sides of each license, credit card, etc. You will know what you
had
in your wallet and all of the account numbers and phone numbers to call
and
cancel. Keep the photocopy in a safe place. Also, carry a photocopy of
your
passport when your travel.