With ID Sanctuary, you can rely on immediate, personalized attention from a fraud specialist whenever you need it. Fraud specialists are armed with the knowledge to help reduce the risk of identity theft and provide unlimited restoration assistance should you fall victim—giving you emotional support and peace of mind.
What is identity theft?
ID theft is the misuse of an individual’s personally identifiable information (PII). In true identity theft, an identity thief fraudulently uses another person’s PII (name, Social Security number, date of birth, address, etc.) to obtain goods, services and/or employment, open new accounts for financial gain, or hide a real identity. Victims may not know about the fraud for a long time, which can allow the criminal to continue the ruse for months or even years. In recent years, the PII definition has expanded to include other personal information such a mother’s maiden name, pet names and other information which can often be a key to uncovering other PII or enabling a bad actor to gain access to otherwise protected information.
How do identity thieves get to my information?
Some of the most common methods include:
What do criminals do with my identification information?
Some examples of the many ways criminals use stolen identity information are to:
How does ID Sanctuary monitor my identity?
ID Sanctuary detects potential fraud by monitoring a full-range of credit and non-credit information including:
How does ID Sanctuary resolve identity theft when it occurs?
As a member, you can call the toll-free number on the back of your membership card for 24/7 assistance. A fraud investigator from CyberScout will lead the restoration process and help you every step of the way. You will receive a personalized review and a customized, appropriate course of action. Once fraud has been resolved, your fraud specialist will conduct a six-month follow-up to ensure no other issues have occurred and to answer any additional questions.
How is a credit score different from a credit report?
Your credit score is a numerical representation of the history of credit use found in your credit report. Your credit report lists the details of your credit history, which can include creditor names, addresses, loan amounts, credit limits, payments made on time or past due, and amount of monthly payments. The ID Sanctuary free credit report is provided by TransUnion.
How does monitoring protect me from identity theft?
Credit report monitoring does not prevent identity theft. However, it can alert you to activity that may indicate identity theft is being attempted or has taken place. If you learn someone used your data to apply for credit, ID Sanctuary can help you take steps to prevent future misuse of your data.
Is a Power Of Attorney required for resolution services?
No. Resolution experts will lead the resolution process and help you every step of the way. You will receive a personalized review and a customized, appropriate course of action. However, you may submit a LPOA if you prefer CyberScout to work completely on your behalf.