Protect Yourself, Your PC Can Help

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Your PC Can Help (NAPSA)—Protecting your good namecould be worth even more than you expect. According to Javelin Strategy & Research, identify theft and fraud affected millions of Americansin 2008. These crimes can cause major headachesfor consumers, but taking a few simple steps with your PC could help keep you safe. Try these tips: Viewing and paying bills on! could help protect you ag: ide theft. Update Computer Software: Install and regularly update firewall, browser, security, anti-spyware and anti-virus soft- ware on your personal computer. * Change and Strengthen Passwords: Create new pass- words that combine letters, num- bers and symbols. * Manage Bills Online: Using a securebill pay Website, such as your bank’s or credit union’s online bill payservice, lets you replace paperbills with electronic versions, or e-bills. This reduces the flow of personal information from unsecured mailboxes, where paper mail can be a target for theft. Want moretips on how your PC can help you protect your identity? Visit www.ebillplace.com/ staysafe.