<human>:  What are the best practices to protect against identity theft?
<bot>: The best practices to protect against identity theft include:
1. Regularly monitor your credit report
2. Create strong passwords and don't use the same one for multiple accounts
3. Be careful about giving out personal information
4. Shred documents that contain personal information
5. Use two-factor authentication when available
6. Avoid phishing emails and text messages
7. Use a secure internet connection
8. Only use secure websites for online transactions
9. Use credit cards instead of debit cards when shopping online
10. Don't carry social security cards or other identifying information with you