What is the very first thing you should do once you discover that you are a victim of identity theft?
If your answer is, "I have no idea", you are not alone. Believe it or not, most people have no clue as to what their first step should be when they discover that their identity has been stolen.
To find a response to the above question - please read on.
With identity theft, one of the biggest risks is complacency, which can result in substantial hardships, both financially and emotionally, to those individuals who fall victim to this all-too-common tragedy.
Do any of the following statements describe you?
While one or more of the above statements may be true for you, the simple fact remains that we all have names and social security numbers, which are all a thief needs to create an entirely new identity. While credit monitoring services or fraud alerts may prohibit someone from opening an account in your name, they may not do anything in the way of resolution and repairing the damage the identity thief has already done.
Identity theft is much more than the fraudulent use of our credit cards. Our information is in too many places where we have little or no control over its protection, such as universities, doctors’ offices, mortgage lenders, employers and restaurants. Identity thieves can use this information in a myriad of ways, all of which are at your expense
How can you protect yourself from the nightmare of identity theft? The answer involves concentrating on the major problems associated with identity theft - resolution and repair - so that, should you fall victim, you can get your life back on track without wasting a second.
So what is the answer to the question posed above? Contact ID Theft Assist, a dedicated company specializing in identity theft resolution and repair helping their clients to be counted among the survivors and not the victims. With ID Theft Assist, should anyone use your personal information without your consent, one phone call to ID Theft Assist will handle everything...on your behalf. The Consumer Federation of America was impressed with the way ID Theft Assist concentrates on the restoration of one’s identity after the theft has occurred. In addition, each ID Theft Assist membership includes free credit monitoring notifying you of any changes to your credit report, for example: new accounts, change of address, etc.
I personally own it and I’m recommending that all my clients own it too. I feel strongly that enrolling in this service is essential to your good credit, and your well being. The standard rate for this program is $149.95 per year. However, through our relationship with ID Theft Assist, we are offering this to our clients at just $100 per year.
Enrollment is simple. Click the ID Theft Assist Logo below to sign up:
Alternatively, you may give our office a call and we would be happy to enroll you.
Jill Campbell