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Identity Theft
Your busy day may include writing a check at the grocery store, charging tickets to a ball game, calling home on your cell phone, and applying for a credit card. These simple transactions provide all the information needed to steal your identity. Personal information such as bank and credit card account numbers, Social Security number, address, and phone number is what an identity thief needs to take control of your accounts. While you can't prevent identity theft, you can minimize your risk by managing your personal information wisely.
Identity theft is when someone uses your personal or financial information without your permission.
They might steal your name and address, credit card or bank account numbers, Social Security number, or medical insurance account numbers. And they could use them to
It pays to know how to tell if someone stole your identity. Here’s how to tell if identity theft has already happened:
Here are some steps to take to help protect your personal information and avoid identity theft.
A credit freeze keeps people from getting into to your report. While a freeze is in place, nobody can open a new credit account. They’re free to place and lift. To place one, contact each of the three credit bureaus: Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax.
Even if you already have a credit freeze in place, you may also place an initial fraud alert if you suspect fraud. An initial fraud alert tells businesses to check with you before opening a new account in your name. Usually, that means contacting you first to make sure the person trying to open a new account is really you. To place a free, one-year fraud alert, contact one of the three credit bureaus. That company must tell the other two about the alert.
Keep your financial records, Social Security and Medicare cards, and any other documents that have personal or financial information in a safe place. When you decide to get rid of them, shred them before you throw them away. If you don’t have a shredder, look for a local shred day in your community, or use a marker to block out account numbers.
If you get statements with personal information in the mail, take your mail out of the mailbox as soon as possible.
Some organizations need your Social Security number to identify you — like the IRS, your bank, and your employer. But those organizations won’t call, email, or text you to ask for it. If they do, it’s a scammer.
Other organizations that might ask you for your Social Security number might not really need it. For example, a medical provider, a company you’re doing business with, or your child’s school. Ask these questions before you give them your Social Security number:
If you're not satisfied with their answers, don't share your Social Security number.
Multi-factor authentication makes it harder for scammers to log in to your accounts if they do get your username and password.
There are also services you might use to protect your identity, including credit monitoring, identity monitoring, identity recovery services, and identity theft insurance. You might pay a company for one or get them through your bank or credit union, credit card provider, employer’s benefits program, or insurance company.
Credit monitoring services keep an eye on your credit report and let you know if anything suspicious pops up. These services usually charge a monthly or annual fee. They might monitor activity at one, two, or all three of the major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
Credit monitoring services will usually let you know when
Credit monitoring services won’t alert you when
If you’re thinking about using a credit monitoring service, here are some questions to ask them:
Before you consider paying for these services, remember that you can monitor your credit by getting your free credit reports.
Companies that offer identity monitoring services check databases that collect different types of information to see if they contain new or inaccurate information about you — including things that might not show up on your credit report. Those could be a sign that someone is using your personal information.
Identity monitoring services may tell you when your information shows up in
Most identity monitoring services won’t alert you if someone uses your information to
Companies that sell credit and identity monitoring services also might offer identity recovery services to help you fix any damage from identity theft. These services may be included or cost extra. You might be able to do some of the services they offer on your own for little or no cost.
Identity recovery services typically give you access to counselors or case managers who will help you recover your identity. They might
Some services will deal with creditors or other institutions for you if you formally grant them authority to act on your behalf.
Companies that sell monitoring services also may offer identity theft insurance. These services may be included or cost extra.
Identity theft insurance may cover
Identity theft insurance generally won’t reimburse you for money scammers stole or financial loss from the theft. Most policies won’t pay if your loss is covered by your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance. If you’re considering getting identity theft insurance, ask about the deductible and find out what’s covered and what isn’t.
If you think someone stole your identity, report it to the Federal Trade Commission. You’ll get a free personal recovery plan with next steps.
IdentityTheft.gov offers detailed advice to help you fix problems caused by identity theft, along with the ability to
There’s advice for more than 30 types of identity theft. You’ll also learn what to do if your information was lost or exposed in a data breach.