Experts Warn Massachusetts Residents Not to Carry These Items Around

Many Massachusetts residents (including myself) carry cash and credit cards in a wallet every day. However, authorities in and out of Massachusetts are saying that certain items should be left at home instead of carried on our person regularly.

All this time, I didn't realize I was even carrying this item until I recently removed it and placed it at home for safekeeping. I never would have thought that it wouldn't be a good item to carry the item around on my person. Let's dive into what you shouldn't be carrying around in your wallet.

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Massachusetts Residents Warned To Remove These Items From Wallets Now

LifeLock states that if you haven’t done everything to prevent your identity from falling into the hands of cybercriminals and you aren’t regularly monitoring your credit reports, you might not even know if someone is using your identity, as the statistics on identity theft cases and other online fraud can be staggering.

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Discover also mentioned that every year, millions of Americans see their money and personal information fall into the wrong hands, and the consequences can be devastating. Credit and debit cards are the least of your worries because they can easily be cancelled. However, if you're carrying items like an SS card, you may be opening a can of worms.

Authorities in Massachusetts are urging residents to keep items they need in their wallets, such as driver's licenses, credit and debit cards, and health insurance cards. Officials also said that Massachusetts residents should check their wallets and purses regularly for any missing items. Check out the list below for all the major items that you should not be carrying all the time on your person.