Are you taking steps to prevent identity theft?...

According to a new study released by Capital One, less than half of Canadians are taking appropriate steps to prevent identity theft. Only half (53 per cent) are taking some of the recommended steps to protect against identity theft, including measures like managing their social media account settings, putting them at risk of fraud. [Capital One] Millennials are notably more aware of the impacts of identity theft when compared to baby boomers: 65 per cent compared to 50 per cent of boomers. A startling finding from the study is that only 21 per cent of Canadians regularly check their credit report. However, every time a…