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NEWSConnected to your communityDon’t carry too much ID in your wallet: policeContinued from page 4“Know your rights whensomeone comes knockingat the door,” said Fahey.“There’s a lot of door-todoorsolicitation in Kanataand Stittsville.”Homeowners are wellwithin their rights to asksomeone to leave their property,she added. If the offendingparty doesn’t leave, callthe police.The community policecentre in Kanata and Stittsvilleoffers a free home inspectionto ensure a house isas safe as possible. Trainedvolunteers will check the securityof a home, such as visibilityfrom the front of thehouse, said Fahey.The police centre will alsoCONST. LORI FAHEYhelp communities implementa Neighbourhood Watch,which can help deter crime.Carrying too much identificationin a wallet can leavea person vulnerable to identitytheft if the wallet becomeslost or stolen, said Fahey.OHIP and Social InsuranceNumber cards, birth certificatesare all items you don’tneed every day, she said.“Carry the least possibleidentification and never giveout your personal informationunless you know who you aregiving it to and why.”Dumpster diving occurswhen people rummagethrough garbage at the curbto retrieve personal information,said Fahey. Shred documentsbefore throwing themin the garbage or recyclingbin.“Monitor bank accountsand financial documentscarefully,” she added. “Checkyour credit report.”Thieves will look for aperson’s full name, dateof birth, address, mother’smaiden name, drivers licencenumber, bank account numbersand more.“Protect your informationas much as possible,” saidFahey.People who feel their informationhas been compromisedshould contact theirbank and/or credit card companies.Two national creditbureaus, Equifax and TransUnion,can place a fraudalert on your account.Online, be aware of emailphishing scams.“Watch for spelling, grammaticalerrors, request forpasswords,” said Fahey.“Never click on a link or attachmentfrom someone youdon’t know.”Banks will not send emails,said Fahey.The Competition Bureauhas a Little Black Book ofScams, which “has every typeof scam we’ve ever seen,”said Fahey.The 30-page document canbe found online at competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cbbc.nsf/eng/03074.html.“Educate yourself to the*GEOFF BOBBIE +M c GOWAN* BROKER OF RECORD + SALES REPRESENTATIVERanked in Top 10 for MLS® Sales in Ottawa**based MLS statistics January 2005 - April 2013.(613) 216-1755www.ottawa-homes.cafact there are unscrupulouspeople out there,” said Carleton-MississippiMills MPPJack MacLaren. “The greatestprotection of all is to becareful, be aware and lookout for yourself and yourneighbours.”For more informationon seniors’ safety, visit theOttawa police website atottawapolice.ca/en/CrimePrevention/SafetyAndPreventionTips/PersonalSafety/crime_prevention_seniors.aspxID# 48366RONALD J. 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