[header] How to protect yourself from identity theft [title] Lock up your personal information. [step] You should keep financial documents (like bank or credit card statements) in a secure location at home. You should also make sure that your purse or wallet is stored in a safe, secure place at work. 
Someone only needs to take a peek at your credit cards and driver's license to steal your identity. [substeps] Also try to limit what you carry around with you.