Signs of Identity Theft
Think an identity thief may have already tried to steal your personal information? It's very
possible considering how often it happens every single day. One way to avoid identity theft or
stop it before any damage is done is to know the signs of it. Read on to learn about the common
identity theft signs:
- Have any of your bills or banking account statements failed to arrive in your mail box? If
you've had the same accounts for a long period of time, you probably know
approximately when these documents should arrive and you may have a problem if they
don't. This could be a sign that someone has stolen them from your mail box or changed
the account's address.
- What if you are receiving all of your mail, but don't recognize one of the statements? A
clear sign that something is amiss in your identity is that you've received account
statements from cards you've never opened or creditors have called to tell you that
they've approved your application.
- Is your credit in good standing, but you're application for a new credit card, loan, or
mortgage was turned down? This could mean someone has opened several new accounts
under your name or has made unauthorized debts on current accounts.
- Do you check your bank account balance often? Many people do since it can be done
online in many areas and it will show if any unauthorized withdraws or transfers have
taken place.
- Although it may not be a sign of certain identity theft, if your wallet is ever missing or
stolen, its contents could easily be used to steal your identity. In this case, you need to
inform all of your credit bureaus and banks immediately. Of course, when you buy
identity protection through us, our partner will take care of it for you.
If you have any questions, please visit our our Frequently Asked Questions page.
