For some people, going online is already a part of their daily routines. Whenever you send e-mails, post on numerous social networking sites, sign-up for newsletters, create accounts, or shop online, you automatically share and receive information. And if you’re not too careful with your online transactions, this makes you vulnerable to identity and information theft. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent this from happening to you. Read on and find out how not to be a victim of online identity theft.

--Limit the information you share online. This is the most practical tip of all. The less information about you that can be accessed online, the less likely you’ll be a victim of identity and information theft. When signing up for something, leave out personal information that’s not related or necessary to what you’re signing up for.  

 --Always keep your firewall on. A firewall is part of a computer system designed to prevent unauthorized access to your computer and data while you’re using the Internet or while you’re logged on to a computer network. It acts much like a brick wall or a shield between your computer and any intruders who want access to private networks. Firewall is responsible for filtering messages and data that comes in and out when you use the Internet. Those that do not meet specific security criteria are blocked. You can adjust your computer’s security settings but do not turn off your firewall. Once it is off, your computer is vulnerable to intruders and hackers.