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August 13, 2025 16 mins

In this week’s episode of Retire in Texas, Darryl Lyons, CEO and Co-Founder of PAX Financial Group, shares practical strategies for protecting yourself from identity theft. From freezing your credit to creating stronger passwords and monitoring your accounts regularly, Darryl walks through clear, actionable steps you can take to help reduce the risk of fraud.

Along the way, Darryl highlights real-life examples and common scams, helping you stay aware and proactive in safeguarding your finances.

Show highlights include:
• Three preventative measures to help reduce the likelihood of ID theft.
• How freezing your credit works and when to consider it.
• Tips for creating stronger, harder-to-guess passwords.
• Why two-factor authentication can add an extra layer of protection.
• Key steps to take immediately if you experience fraud.
• Resources like identitytheft.gov and credit bureau fraud alerts.

Whether you’re looking to better protect yourself, help a loved one, or simply stay informed, this episode offers valuable insight into minimizing the impact of fraud and keeping your personal information more secure.

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