Tips For Protecting And Restoring Your Identity
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Tips for Protecting and Restoring Your Identity
Summary
While modern technology simplifies our lives, it also facilitates identity theft, now recognized by the U.S. Postal Service as America's fastest-growing crime.Protecting and Restoring Your Identity
With technology advancing rapidly, identity theft has become easier than ever. If you become a victim, would you know how to restore your name? Here are some crucial steps to follow:
- Know Your Rights: Familiarize yourself with your rights as a victim.
- Complete Necessary Paperwork: This includes filing police reports.
- Issue a Fraud Alert: Notify the three major credit bureaus, financial institutions, credit card companies, Social Security Administration, Department of Motor Vehicles, Federal Trade Commission, and U.S. Postal Service.
- Review Credit Reports: Obtain copies and work with the credit bureaus to ensure your credit history is accurate.
Seeking Help
As identity theft becomes more common, more people are seeking ways to manage its impact. In 2003 alone, consumers spent up to 300 million hours resolving identity theft-related issues (according to the Federal Trade Commission).
Many insurance companies, such as Allstate Insurance Company, offer identity restoration coverage. This optional addition to homeowners, renters, or condominium insurance provides access to identity restoration assistance and can reimburse expenses related to restoring your identity.
Personal Protection Tips
Even with available assistance, it's essential to take personal measures to protect yourself. Here are six tips to reduce your vulnerability:
- Limit Your Cards: Don't carry unnecessary credit cards.
- Promptly Cancel Unused Cards: Immediately cancel any lost, stolen, or unused credit cards.
- Secure Personal Documents: Store Social Security cards, birth certificates, and other important documents in a secure lockbox or safety deposit box.
- Monitor Credit History: Regularly check credit reports and promptly report any unauthorized activity.
- Manage Receipts Carefully: Keep receipts safe or destroy them before discarding.
- Guard Personal Information: Share Social Security numbers or other sensitive information only with trusted sources and when you have initiated contact.
By taking these proactive steps, you can better safeguard your identity against theft.
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