IDENTITY THEFT - FAQ
A: For your low monthly fee, both you and your spouse are covered under the same plan (providing you and your spouse are listed on the original membership application.)
Q: What is identity theft?
A: Identity theft is a crime that occurs when someone steals your personal information and uses it fraudulently. It may begin with the theft of a Social Security number, credit card number, debit card, or phone card.
A: Identity thieves steal information from a variety of places. They take it from stolen wallets or purses that contain credit and bank cards. Or they help themselves to bank and credit card statements, credit card offers and tax information that's in your own mailbox or trash can. They may even file a 'change of address' form in your name and have all your mail sent to another location. Some thieves fraudulently obtain a credit report in your name. Others access personal information you share on the internet.
A: Thieves can assume your identity and commit many types of crimes. Studies show about 28% of identity theft is credit related. Other types of identity theft includes: phone or utilities fraud, bank fraud, employment fraud, government document benefits fraud, loan fraud, and other forms of identity theft.
A: As a member, all you have to do is make one phone call toll free to Identity Theft Shield. One of the professionals on our staff will do most of the work for you.
This is what the Federal Trade Commission says about Identity Theft and what you have to do to defend yourself and combat ID theft.
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