Here's a collection of tips and information from FDIC Consumer News that we think can help you protect against all kinds of financial fraud, even if you never lose your wallet.

A lost or stolen wallet is quite simply a nightmare. With the growing crime of identity theft, a lost wallet is now more than ever something ... Below are some tips that can help minimize the damage.

If your Social Security number is stolen, another individual may use it to get a job. ... If your Social Security card is lost or stolen, but there is no evidence that someone is using your number.

Tip Diva unfortunately had her wallet stolen yesterday. ... To help mitigate the risk that comes with losing a wallet, make sure to check out Top Ten Tips - Protecting Your Wallet.

If your wallet or your Social Security number has been lost or stolen, be sure to place fraud alerts on your three credit reports right away. ... Fraud reduction tips:

You need to act fast if wallet stolen ... We've tried to help you be smart about what you carry in your wallet, but here's another reminder. If you're wallet were lost, what would you do?

Stolen or Lost Wallet? ... If your wallet or purse is lost or stolen, take the following steps to help protect your identity and prevent possible damage to your credit. ... Credit Tips

Having a high credit score makes it easier -- and cheaper -- for you to borrow money, but a high score also makes it easier for identity thieves to secure stolen credit in your name.

Her purse contained her wallet, ... Are bicycle with baby seats stolen less often? Could terrorists be deprogrammed by papering their cells with photos of my ... Five Tips for Saving on Black Friday

I'm sorry to hear about your stolen wallet. It sounds like you've made some good first steps. ... For tips on preventing ID theft, see Your ID Theft Prevention Kit.