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Identity Theft Facts

Identity Theft is the fastest growing 'white-collar' crime in the United States.
1 in 8 Americans have been victims of Identity Fraud in the last 5 years, 10 million people in the last year alone.
The average Identity Theft victim spends about $1,500 and 30-60 hours to clear his or her name.
ID Theft costs U.S. businesses and financial institutions almost $50 Billion each year.

Source: U.S. Federal Trade Commission


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IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION
Restoration - Recovery - Prevention

Identify theft is the fastest growing crime in the United States, claiming 27.5 million victims since 1997. Our identity theft packages include the following basic features:
 

Credit Restoration Services
  Once a victim of identity theft, actions taken by an individual are critical. Restoration services include: an information packet with procedures, articles, and guidance as well as notification to credit bureaus, review of one's credit file, and notification to creditors, banks, utility providers, FTC and all others affected. These services assist customers in the process of restoring victims' identities, clearing their names and restoring their credit ratings.
Identity Theft Insurance Coverage
  Reimburses and ID Theft victim's expenses including legal costs and lost wages. Program options are offered at levels of $1,000, $5,000, and $25,000, with no deductibles.
Personal Fraud Victim Services
  In the event of an ID Theft, Fraud Resolution Specialists stand ready to assist customers in the process of recovering victims' identities, clearing their names and restoring their credit ratings. Victims are given the guidance they need to report the fraudulent activity to authorities and creditors, and are provided with assistance in completing itemized fraudulent account statements and uniform ID Theft Affidavits.
Basic Preventative Products
  Included in the Programs is a wealth of web-based tools to educate and inform, including articles on the extent of identify theft and related privacy concerns, educational material, and protective measures to prevent ID theft occurrences. Also included is a free ID Theft Emergency Response Kit containing required legal forms and letters, and an Identity Theft Blog to connect victims of identity fraud and maintain awareness of changes in the laws affecting identity and credit fraud.

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