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February 23, 2015
The average person can take several basic steps to guard against identity theft both inside and outside the health care world. Here's a sample of what experts advise:
1. Protect your Social Security Number: Ask if it is absolutely necessary to give out before you put it on a form at the doctor's office. See if a health care provider might just accept the last four digits instead. These numbers can help fraudsters create fraudulent credit lines or tax returns, among other things.
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