<human>:  What are the best ways to protect myself from identity theft?
<bot>: The best ways to protect yourself from identity theft include:
 • keeping your personal information secure by using complex passwords and changing them regularly;
 • avoiding clicking on any links sent from unknown sources;
 • using two factor authentication when available;
 • using a credit monitoring service to track any suspicious activity;
 • shredding any documents that contain personal information;
 • monitoring your credit report regularly;
 • being wary of people asking for your personal information;
 • using a secure virtual private network (VPN) when connecting to public wi-fi; and
 • keeping informed of any changes to your digital information or accounts.