topic Re: Identity Theft in Community Chat

Identity Theft

lafelinevrais — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 04:52:27 GMT

Does anyone know how to check to see if anyone has attempted to steal your identity? I have been having some anxiety regarding a dishonest relative who might attempt this. TIA

Re: Identity Theft

GCR18 — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 05:23:32 GMT

Get copies of your credit report from the 3 credit companies. I'm not sure how you do it, but you can have your credit report frozen. Once it's frozen, new credit can't be opened unless the freeze is removed.

Re: Identity Theft

Rowan72 — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 05:47:26 GMT

I don't usually endorse any particular business or service ... but I wouldn't want to be without LifeLock. Very reliable. You might want to check it out.

Re: Identity Theft

apple1964 — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 16:14:22 GMT

Yes, another vote for life lock.

Re: Identity Theft

WaJa61 — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 20:25:30 GMT

A million times YES to Life Lock! They will keep up with your credit reports and scores for you. They recently even alerted me that a seksual offender had moved into our area... Hard news to hear with a granddaughter about to begin school, but better to be aware than not.

Re: Identity Theft

MaxieMoo88 — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 23:43:25 GMT

I have life lock because of the security problem the state of SC had last year

Re: Identity Theft

corita — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 01:12:23 GMT

On 2/2/2014 graycatsrule said:
Get copies of your credit report from the 3 credit companies. I'm not sure how you do it, but you can have your credit report frozen. Once it's frozen, new credit can't be opened unless the freeze is removed.

I just found out yesterday that someone used my credit card number without my authority. The bank caught it and notified me. I am in possession of my card, so the number was ripped off from somewhere!! I felt so violated and was thankful that I never use my debit card anymore! Thank goodness the charges were not allowed, but it was "used" at two places that I would never go to do business. Thank you Bank!! New credit card on the way. I also would like to know how to put a freeze on credit reports and have been considering Life Lock too!!