Identity Theft Protection involves actively monitoring your personal data, freezing your credit reports, and securing your accounts to stop fraudsters.
The good news is – you can manage this entirely yourself for FREE !
If you prefer to manage your data without a subscription service (e.g., Lifelock, IdentityGuard, etc.), the most effective protection methods are free and entirely within your control.
Complete these simple and effective steps to keep your identity secure:
Freeze Your Credit
To restrict access to your credit file. This prevents thieves from opening new accounts in your name. To freeze your credit, you must contact all three major bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) individually. You can complete this for free online or by phone. You will need your Social Security number, date of birth, and address. Call or use the links below to freeze your credit:
Equifax: https://www.equifax.com/personal/credit-report-services/credit-freeze – or call 1–888–298–0045
Experian: https://www.experian.com/help/credit-freeze – or call 1–888–397–3742
TransUnion: https://www.transunion.com/credit-freeze – or call 1–888–909–8872
Monitor Your Credit Reports
Review your free credit reports regularly to look for unrecognized inquiries, loans, or lines of credit. Learn more at: https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action
Secure Digital Accounts
Use strong, unique passwords for every site and enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) everywhere it is offered. Learn more at: https://www.cisa.gov/secure-our-world/turn-mfa
Protect Your Social Security Number
Keep your Social Security card in a secure place at home, not in your everyday wallet, and avoid giving out your number unless necessary. Learn more at: https://www.ssa.gov/phila/ProtectingSSNs.htm
Shred Paperwork
Destroy all physical documents containing financial or personal data before discarding them. Learn more at: https://www.ironmountain.com/services/secure-shredding/what-to-shred
Report Suspicious Activity
If you suspect you have been compromised, immediately report it to the Federal Trade Commission and get a Recovery Plan at: https://www.identitytheft.gov
Need Help with Your Tech?
Should you have any other questions about identity theft protection, reach out to Sean at Magnify247.com
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