Mailboxes get broken into. Personal accounts and business networks get hacked. Even mega-entities like Facebook, Equifax, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, FDIC and IRS have been breached. Threats exist outside our borders as was the case with the Russian Cyber Criminal who shared 100 billion user accounts. Where one threat is squelched, another finds a back door.
An identity is stolen every 2 seconds.
9 million Americans have their identity stolen each year.
$904 million in fraud-related losses
Immediate out-of-pocket expense resulting from theft
It can take days, weeks or even years to recoup the money from fraudulent activity. Many victims sell off possessions to pay for fraud-related expenses.
Crimes committed in the identity theft victim's name
It isn't the good guys stealing identities. Imagine a new job prospect refusing you because your criminal background check wasn't clean. Criminals can get hired with your identity, rack up parking tickets, even commit heinous crimes. This USA Today article reports on a specific incident.
Closing Accounts
Cards must be cancelled. Bank accounts changed. Sometimes drivers' licenses reissued.
Restoring credit scores
With enough diligence, they will eventually be repaired, however this requires a lot of back-and-forth among the creditors and credit bureaus. It is frustrating and time consuming - not how anyone wants to spend their time.
Ongoing issues
These often include fielding debt collection calls, thieves opening new accounts, and being denied loans or credit cards.
“I was hit 3 times:
- SIVST took out $0.29 and then I reported bank card lost and applied for a new card
- Hit me for $600.00 on paycard charge
- I put on $4,200 on a charge card. The [scammers] received the card but were not able to use it”
My experience with my original call to the Identity Theft 24/7 intake and monitoring center?
“Very good. They got started right away! She explained things thoroughly and helped on how to fill out [the identity theft recovery packet.]”
My experience with the identity theft recovery agent?
“They were very good, [and made] Pay pal cover the $600.00 [and,] they stopped them from getting the $4,200 scam charge. They were very professional and thorough and made sure I was completely refunded and satisfied.”
Whether you are the victim of fraud or looking for ways to defend your assets, finding the best identity theft protection is paramount. However, with ID PRO providing ID protection, here’s what you can expect:
If identity theft has already taken place, we will:
Work to restore the consumer’s identity to pre-theft status if they have already become a victim and don’t know it yet.
Consult on filing ID theft claims with law enforcement.
Regain control of the victim’s identity.
Haven't had the "pleasure" of dealing with identity theft?
Let’s keep it that way. We will monitor personal information and accounts, and alert you of anything out of the ordinary, and reimburse you for most out-of-pocket expenditures.
Family-First Plan
With ID PRO’s premier security plan, you can safeguard yourself and your household for just 60 cents a day.
Identity Theft Monitoring
Dark Web Monitoring
Lost Wallet Service
Identity Theft Restoration
Criminal Identity Theft Monitoring
Black Market Internet Monitoring
Tax Fraud Support
Government Benefits Fraud Protection
Breach Alert Monitoring
Identity Monitoring
Breach Response Service
Credit Freeze
Advocacy Team