<human>:  What is the best way to prevent identity theft?
<bot>: The best way to prevent identity theft is to be vigilant about protecting your personal information. This includes making sure to shred documents containing personal information, creating strong passwords and regularly changing them, and avoiding giving personal information out online or over the phone without knowing how it will be used. Additionally, monitoring your credit report regularly and reporting any suspicious activity is a key way to prevent and detect identity theft.