Identity Theft is Scary Stuff…
So many people have been the victim of Identity Theft {when someone gains access to your personal information, such as social security number, or credit card account info} or Identity Fraud {when that information is used by the theif to benefit themselves- Like using your credit card number to make purchases} that you’re bound to know at least one person who has gone through this.
Problems can Escalate Quickly
Most cases are pretty minor, and can be resolved quickly. I had a theif who was using my debit card to make purchases at a local mini-mart for months, before I realized that they weren’t MY purchases. Each sale was around $10-$30 dollars, but they had really added up! Luckily, all it took was a quick call to the bank, and I haven’t had trouble since then.
But… I have known a few people who started out noticing a small problem like that, thought that they had it taken care of, to find out later that the thief continued to use their info, and they were now facing MAJOR problems! That’s why I suggest checking out companies like IdentityHawk.
How IdentityHawk keeps you safe:
Whether you’ve had problems with identity theft in the past, or are just worried about it happening to your family in the future, IdentityHawk can be really helpful for you. They monitor your credit info, send you alerts when there is new activity on your accounts that might be suspicious {they even let you set up text message alerts!}, and give you protection against loss— Giving you a lot of piece of mind.
30 Day FREE Trial
I saw today that IdentityHawk is offering a 30 day FREE trial of their identity theft protection, so I wanted to share it with you guys! Check out their site to learn more about what the offer, and why it is SO important to protect yourself from this type of fraud.
Have any of you guys been a victim of Identity Theft or Fraud before? What do you do to keep your info safe?
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