I think this is important enough issue for a reminder once in awhile, especially with news reports of late telling us of banks and other financial institutions losing consumer information. A few of my neighbors have been victims of this after using their cards at a local gas station/mini mart. (I am thanking my lucky stars that I didn't use that gas station!) I'm sure most of us know what we should be doing to help prevent it, but remember, there are still ways for thieves to obtain our sensitive information regardless of how careful we are.

Here are a few websites with more information. If you get the chance, look them over.

FTC
Consumer Action
Protecting Yourself Against Identity Theft