Posts Tagged 'fraud alert'

Security Freeze on Credit Reports

   Protecting your credit from fraudulent use is important for a successful credit building plan to achieve better credit scores.  With the continued rise in identity theft, many consumers are utilizing the Security Freeze as a way to limit access to their credit files.
WHAT IS A SECURITY FREEZE
A Security Freeze placed with all three credit [...]

More Data Security Breaches

Just today Wells Fargo announced that up to 5000 people may have had their personal information compromised from unauthorized activity in May and June of 2008.
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse also reported today that hundreds of private and personal information files, including Social Security numbers, were thrown out in the trash at San Antonio, Texas, Child Protective [...]

My Wallet Is Lost or Stolen! Now What?

REDUCE YOUR RISK
Advance planning now can mean time and frustration saved later in the event it happens to you.   

Copy both sides of everything in your wallet:
Driver License
Insurance Cards
Credit, Gasoline and Retail Store Cards
Voter Registration
Membership and Club Cards
Library and Community Cards
Checking Account Debit Cards 

Keep this important paper in a safe, locked place at home.  In the [...]

Questions about LifeLock

We have received many questions about the company LifeLock and their identity theft prevention services.  When we first saw their advertisement, we checked out their website.  It was very clear with a thorough explanation of their services and fees. 
And they do what every single person in America can do for themselves.  For free.
As we always emphasize to [...]