Identity Protection
Identity Protection Services
Consider signing up for an identity protection service like AURA Identity Guard or IdentityForce. These can help keep you and your money safe.
Another important aspect of being a financially literate person is the ability to keep yourself and your identity safe.
If your identity is stolen, the thief can do many things, including but not limited to:
opening new accounts in your name
going on spending sprees with your money
collecting your tax refunds
receive medical care in your name
Make sure your passwords are secure and use different passwords for different accounts.
Keep an eye on all your accounts for suspicious activity. Do not provide sensitive information to any person or organization you do not trust. Do not click on any suspicious links. Enable two-factor authentication when you can.
LastPass is a good option for secure password management.
Resources:
What to do when your Information is Lost or Exposed
Fraud Protection - list of different types of scams and how to identify them