•    Don't carry your Social Security card in your wallet or write it on your checks. Only give out your SSN when absolutely necessary.\ 
•    Protect your PIN. Never write a PIN on a credit/debit card or on a slip of paper kept in your wallet. 
•    Collect mail promptly. Ask the post office to put your mail on hold when you are away from home for more than a day or two. 
•    Keep your receipts. Ask for carbons and incorrect charge slips as well. Promptly compare receipts with account statements. Watch for unauthorized transactions. 
•    Tear up or shred unwanted receipts, credit offers, account statements, expired cards, etc., to prevent dumpster divers getting your personal information. 
•    Don't respond to unsolicited requests for personal information in the mail, over the phone or online. 
•    Check your credit report once a year. Check it more frequently if you suspect someone has gotten access to your account information. 

How to Report Identity Theft 
•    Report it to your financial institution. Call the phone number on your account statement or on the back of your credit or debit card. 
•    Report the fraud to your local police immediately. Keep a copy of the police report, which will make it easier to prove your case to creditors and retailers. 
•    Contact the credit-reporting bureaus and ask them to flag your account with a fraud alert, which asks merchants not to grant new credit without your approval. 

 

If your identity has been stolen, you can use an ID Theft affidavit to report the theft to most of the parties involved. All three credit bureaus and many major creditors have agreed to accept the affidavit. You can download the ID theft affidavit or request a copy by calling toll-free 1-877-ID-THEFT (438-4338). You can also file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission. 

For more information go to http://www.usa.gov/topics/money/identity-theft/prevention.shtml 

 

The California Highway Patrol understands the seriousness of this crime. Every CHP officer is trained to observe suspicious behavior on every traffic stop. The CHP is your partner in keeping your identify safe and we will continue do our part in arresting the perpetrators of these crimes. 

 

 

 

Assertive personality types are goal-oriented and competitive. Results are more important than personal relationships to these prospects. They might not be the customers you get a holiday card from, but if you can deliver on your commitments, you will maintain a healthy business relationship. Assertives care deeply about the bottom line.

 

People with assertive personality types are decisive and quick workers. They want information -- fast -- and might become impatient with a repetitive sales rep who speaks in abstractions.

 

 

Assertive personality types speak in declarative sentences rather than asking questions, and in a louder-than-average tone. Look for animated and confident body language, such as leaning forward or gesturing when they speak.

 

 

 

 

 

People with amiable personality types value personal relationships and want to trust those they do business with. They like the excitement of new challenges and are enthusiastic about formulating creative solutions. However, they might not conduct thorough research before meeting with you and will be looking to you to guide them through the buying process.

 

Unlike Assertives, Amiables tend to work in a less structured manner, and aren't quick to make decisions. They want to establish a rapport with the people they do business with and will likely seek out the help or approval of multiple team members. You can expect a more drawn out sales process than usual.

 

 

Amiables are great listeners, and might ask more personal questions in an attempt to get to know you outside of your professional role. They will be friendly, calm, and patient during meetings. Conversations with Amiables are generally laid-back and informal.

 

 

 

 

Expressives are also sometimes called "humanists" for a good reason -- like Amiables, personal relationships are very important to this personality type.

 

Expressives are concerned with others’ well-being. Whether it’s their employees or their customers, the expressive personality type will want to know how decisions they make affect the people around them. They tend to be people-pleasers, but don’t be fooled: Expressives often have powerful personalities and use them to convince others of their strongly held convictions.

 

Expressives are creative, outgoing, spontaneous, and rely on their intuition. They value mutual respect, loyalty, and friendship. Don’t make offhand commitments to expressives, as reneging on an offer could spell the end of your relationship.

 

 

Expressives tend to be very enthusiastic and colorful. Like Amiables, they’ll want to bond with you and feel connected on a personal level; but like Assertives, Expressives are sure of their beliefs and speak more in statements rather than questions.

 

 

 

 

Those with an analytical personality type love data, facts, and figures. As no-nonsense people, they’ll look past a highfalutin pitch and get straight to the facts. Be prepared to field a lot of detailed questions, and don’t be surprised if it seems like an analytical prospect already knows you -- they will research you and your business before meeting.

 

Analytics stick to their deadlines, but they don't make decisions quickly. They care about thoroughly vetting and understanding the options available to them, and won't jump the gun on a decision. They're more logical and cautious than any other personality type, but are secure in their decisions.

 

 

Analytics are less expressive than other personality types. They are concerned with facts rather than emotion, and likely won’t spend time getting to know you on a personal level. In conversation, Analytics are serious, direct, and formal. They might not use expressive gesturing in meetings, but you can be sure they're listening intently.

 

Keep in mind that most prospects will be a mix of these personality types and won't fit neatly into one of the four categories above. However, once you’re familiar with these core personalities, you should be able to tailor your selling strategy to fit any situation you come across.

Source: Blog.HotSpot.com