SOME WAYS TO AVOID BEING SCAMMED... THANKS TO LISTENER NATALIE!

If something happens where someone tries to access your personal banking info place a consumer statement in your credit bureau report. The statement will help advise creditors to take extra precaution when processing an application if those 'govt impersonators' try to wreck your credit, which can be done with out your social security number.

The credit bureau numbers are:
experian: 1-888-397-3742
equifax: 1-800-525-6285
trans union: 1-800-680-7289

ALSO here's a good resource: government identity theft hotline: 1-877-438-4338