Identity theft affects millions of people each year.  Here are five ways you can prevent identity theft.  One of the most important, of course, is to shred all confidential documents including all documents including personally identifiable information (PII) or health information including name, address, date of birth, social security number or account numbers.  Contact or client lists, calendars, or travel itineraries should also be shredded.

A bit of prevention and diligence can protect you from being a victim of identity theft