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Relocating families warned against identity theft

August 12, 2010 - The process of moving into a new home leaves many susceptible to having their identity stolen.

Summertime is not only a prime season for relocation, it is also the period of time where identity theft crimes are most prevalent, reported AOL Real Estate. Movers should add identity theft protection to the list of things they want to stay on top of during their move, one expert told the news site.

"Regardless of what people say, you can't prevent ID theft. But you can be a lot more aware and take some strong precautions," Steve Schwartz of security servicer Intersections, told AOL.

Before moving, people should make a list of all their important mail contacts, such as banks, utility companies, schools, insurance or healthcare providers, government agencies, and even magazines that they subscribe to. All of these contacts should be notified of their new address, and a change of address form should be filled out with the US Post Office.

Old paperwork that won't be making the move should be shredded, while important documents, computers, and external hard drives should be moved to the new home personally.

Researching a trusted moving company can also prevent against identity theft.

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