function randNum(range){var now=new Date();var seed=now.getTime()%4294967295;seed=(22695477*seed)%2147483647;return(seed>>16)%range}function tips_id(){var tip=new Array();tip[0]="Guard against identity theft by writing “ASK FOR ID” on the back of your credit cards. If the cards are stolen, they'll be harder to use.";tip[1]="You should run all sensitive documents including bills, credit card offers and pre-printed catalogs though a cross-cutting shredder before throwing them away.";tip[2]="Check your credit reports for signs of identity theft at least twice a year. Look for suspicious new accounts, address changes or inquiries.";tip[3]="Watch out for identity theft after a divorce. Court records can make sensitive information available to the public, and an angry ex could misuse your accounts.";tip[4]="Watch out for telemarketing scams and other fraud. Be very cautious about sharing personal information, especially over the phone.";tip[5]="Pre-printed catalog order forms can be used for identity theft. Shred these forms before you throw them away.";tip[6]="Child identity theft is increasingly common. Be alert for signs of identity theft and check your children's credit reports every few years.";tip[7]="Identity theft victims should always file a police report. This documentation can make it easier to report and resolve the crime.";tip[8]="Ask your employer about the security of your human resource files. If stolen, these records could be used for serious identity theft.";tip[9]="“Skimming” is the theft of credit card data using a small magnetic card reader. This type of crime most commonly occurs at retailers and restaurants.";tip[10]="Watch out for phishing emails. These emails look authentic but may actually deliver you to a site where your information is stolen by identity thieves.";tip[11]="Never carry your Social Security card in your wallet. If stolen, a thief could use this number to misuse your identity.";tip[12]="Check all three of your credit reports and scores twice a year for signs of identity theft. Look for suspicious accounts, address changes, and inquiries.";tip[13]="Report your identity theft suspicions to the credit bureaus immediately. Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion can help.";tip[14]="In most cases, you will not be held liable for fraudulent charges as long as you report the identity theft crime right away.";return tip[randNum(tip.length)]};