Wishing You a Safe Identity and Happy Holidays
Whether you believe it or not, the holiday season is in full swing. We are all busy and juggling many responsibilities, family life, work, travel, shopping and so much more! It is really easy to become overwhelmed and let your guard down. Sadly, there are people waiting for this to happen they want to steal from you while you’re distracted; they may want your wallet or worse… your identity.
The concern exists every day, however, it important to remember to stay vigilant during this very hectic time of year. The guidelines remain the same regardless of the time of year, but here are a few key points to remember while you are out and about, during the holiday season:
- Be aware of your surroundings – Protect your personal space at the ATM. Be aware of other people’s proximity whenever you enter a PIN.
- Never carry your Social Security Card in your wallet with your Driver’s License – Shield your SSN, it is the primary means of identification.
- Limit the number of credit or debit cards in your wallet – The fewer items you have available the easier they easier it is for you to keep track of them. If something bad happens, you will be more certain of what’s missing.
- Never let your credit card leave your sight – This isn’t always possible, but it will limit the opportunity for credit card skimming.
- Never leave receipts behind – These create a paper trail for someone else to follow, don’t help them!
In the case of protecting what’s in your wallet, remember that LifeLock offers WalletLock as part of our service. If ever you lose your wallet, just give us a call. We’ll transfer you to a certified Recovery Specialist that will help you:
- Identify your missing documents
- Contact each credit, bank or document issuing company while you’re on the phone
- Cancel the lost cards, licenses and documents (including your credit/debit cards, driver’s licenses, social security cards, insurance cards, passports, checkbooks and travelers checks*)
- Fill out the paperwork and request new replacements
- Initiate the fraud affidavit and police reports if the wallet was stolen
- Depending on the severity of the situation, additional follow-up and resolution calls will be arranged.
In many cases, we will be able to replace all of your documents for you. However, some states require you to be involved with us directly. If this happens, we’ll make it as easy as possible by filling out the necessary forms ahead of time and setting appointments at your convenience - all you have to do is show up.
WalletLock - it’s just one more way we go above and beyond to guarantee your good name.
