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9 years ago · by · 0 comments

What to Do if Your Identity is Stolen

virtual-identityThe fastest-growing white-collar crime in the United States is identity fraud. ID fraud is when someone commits a crime or fraud in your name using your stolen personal information. No one, regardless of background or financial status, is immune to identity fraud and various cyber threats continue to grow with no sign of slowing down.

If your identity is stolen, it can affect your finances, credit history and reputation.

Take Action Immediately:

  • Flag your credit reports. Contact the fraud department of one of the three major credit reporting agencies (Experian, Equifax and TransUnion). Tell them you are an identity theft victim. Ask them to place a “fraud” alert in your file and confirm that they will contact the other two companies.
  • Get copies. Ask for a copy of the credit report. They are required to give you a free copy of your report if it is inaccurate because of fraud.
  • Consider requesting a credit freeze. You might want to place a credit freeze on your credit file, which means that potential creditors cannot get your credit report. This makes it less likely that a potential identity thief can open accounts in your name. First, contact your state’s Attorney General’s office, then contact each credit reporting company.
  • Contact creditors. Contact your creditors about any accounts that have been changed or opened fraudulently. Ask to speak with someone in the security or fraud department.
  • File a report. File a report with your local police. Get a copy of the police report, so you have proof of the crime.
  • Keep Records. Keep records of your conversations and all correspondence.
  • Get more information. For more information regarding identity theft, visit the following websites:Federal Trade Commission (FTC) (You can also call: 1-877-IDTHEFT (438-4338))
    FTC Identity Theft Online Complaint Form
    www.fraud.org (You can also call: 1-800-876-7060)

You can also call the FTC’s Identity Theft Hotline at 1-877-IDTHEFT (438-4338).

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10 years ago · by · 0 comments

IDENTITY THEFT: IT’S A JUNGLE OUT THERE

file0001578443946Despite the explosive growth of online identity theft, the great majority of personal information is stolen or lost in other ways, according to one recent study.

A nationwide survey of claims data by Travelers insurance company found that nearly three in four cases of identity fraud (73%) did not involve cyber-crime. According to Travelers, such stolen or misplaced items as wallets and pocketbooks were the most common known causes of these claims. The theft of drivers licenses, Social Security cards, or other forms of personal identification ranked second. Burglaries ranked third, followed by cyber breaches, including Internet scams and old-fashioned forgeries.

To protect yourself against all varieties of identity theft, experts recommend these guidelines:

  • Check your monthly financial statements to detect any suspicious activity (in case you find any discrepancy, contact the financial institution immediately).
  • Carry only essential credit cards
  • Keep critical documents in a secure place
  • Avoid scams by not disclosing personal information if you receive an unsolicited request
  • Shred old bills and financial statements
  • Store purses and wallets in a safe place
  • Never print account information on an outgoing mail envelope
  • Be careful about sharing personal information on social media
  • Ask for a free report annually from the national credit reporting agencies.

You might also consider purchasing Identity theft insurance. Many policies provide coverage for lost or stolen funds; long distance calls to resolve, report, or discuss the fraud; the cost of notarizing fraud affidavits, certified mail, or other documents needed to restore compromised credit; loan re-application fees due to incorrect credit information; and attorney fees (if pre-approved).

For more information, please get in touch with our agency.

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11 years ago · by · 0 comments

Stop being a target for identity theft

Scurich Insurance Services, CA, Identity TheftIdentity theft is moving a lighting speed.  Credit scores get destroyed, bank accounts and investments get heisted, and people’s lives are ruined.  And it’s so swift, it’s practically unnoticeable until you get to the bank.

Unfortunately, you may be giving the thieves everything they need to take everything you have.  Here are a few tips that you can start doing today to protect yourself from identity theft.

  • Log off all public computers.  Using the public library’s computer is a good tool if you don’t have your own computer.  But be cautious while you are using it.  Make sure you log off from all of your programs and applications.  Staying logged in may give the person who uses the computer after you, all the information they need.
  • Change your passwords.  Don’t write your passwords out for everyone to see.  Keep your passwords in a safe location that only you know of.  Every so often, change out your passwords.  Hackers can get your information if you have a weak or the same password for everything.
  • You fall for phishing scams.  Phishing scams are commonly seen in your email.  You receive a notification from your bank telling you that you have a problem with your account, and they need you to sign in.  Don’t fall for it!  Those are scams trying to get your information.  You may also find emails that say you’re entitled to a large sum of money when some unknown relative in a distant country died and left you all of their fortune.  If you don’t know this unknown relative, chances are they never existed, along with this large inheritance.
  • Get that paper shredder out.  Don’t just throw out papers with your personal information on it.  Shred them.
  • Shop on secured sites.  Make sure when you do your online shopping the address starts with https://.  Make sure your anti-virus program is up to date.
  • Don’t give out information over the phone.  If you get an unsolicited call from your bank or credit card company chances are, they are scammers.
  • Hold on to your belongings.  Keep your bag and your phone with you at all times.  It may seem like a quick  trip to the store and, “Why not?  I’ll be out in a jiffy.”  Problem is, it takes just a jiffy for thieves to break into your car and grab your belongings.  It’s not worth it.
  • Don’t text confidential information.  Your phone can easily be hacked by hackers.  Keep your confidential information off the phone.
  • Don’t store your personal information on your computer.  If your computer gets stolen, so does all of that information.
  • Public WiFi.  Don’t use public WiFi to do transactions.  It’s never a good idea, your information is out there and ready for others to grab a hold of.

Keep your personal information safe and out of the hackers grasp.

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