Identity theft: Prepare for it, prevent it, overcome it

Identity theft is a growing crime that creates significant financial and personal problems for its victims. With one in 27 becoming an identity theft victim each year, chances are you, your spouse or even your child may be affected. Fortunately, there is something you can do about it.

SmartIDentity is a complete identity theft discovery, recovery and reimbursement plan, providing the most comprehensive benefits package available today. While you’re enrolled, we’ll provide you with all the information, expertise and education you need to proactively protect yourself and your family. And if your identity is ever compromised, we will also manage the complex and time-consuming task of restoring your good name. Learn more by calling 612-238-0340 or 877-833-9041.

$4.95/month - Your SmartIDentity Recovery program includes:

Fully managed recovery services – If you become a victim of identity theft, you will be assigned a professional identity theft recovery advocate to help restore your identity to pre-event status.
Family protection – Coverage for your spouse, domestic partner, children up to the age of 25 and parents at the same address (this can include parents in elder care facilities).
Identity theft education - Members receive online access to our educational web site that includes protection tips, a risk quiz identity theft related news stories and trends. We also provide a monthly newsletter via e-mail to help you fight identity theft.

$7.95/month – Your SmartIDentity Recovery Plus program includes:

Your SmartIDentity Recovery program as described above, plus:
Continuous credit monitoring with daily alerts for you, the member – Daily e-mail alerts warn you about new inquiries, recently opened credit accounts, change of address and other inconsistent activity that may signal a thief is at work.
Identity theft insurance – You will be eligible for up to $10,000 in reimbursement for expenses incurred while recovering your identity.

$10.95/month – Your SmartIDentity Recovery Plus program includes:

Your SmartIDentity Recovery program as described above, plus:
Continuous credit monitoring with daily alerts for you the member and one additional person over 18 in the same household – Daily e-mail alerts warn you about new inquiries, recently opened credit accounts, change of address and other inconsistent activity that may signal a thief is at work.
Identity theft insurance – You will be eligible for up to $10,000 in reimbursement for expenses incurred while recovering your identity.

The SmartIDentity fully-managed program includes these benefits:

A personal recovery advocate assigned to manage your identity recovery.
A customized recovery plan established to address specific issues.
The recovery advocate will perform the research, phone calls, letters, follow-up and case documentation.
The recovery advocate will contact and file disputes with creditors, bill collectors, banks, mortgage companies and agencies such as the DMV, SS Administration and the U.S. Postal Service.
Your personally assigned recovery advocate will diligently work until all aspects of your identity have been fully restored to their pre-event status.

For more information, please call 612-238-0340 or 877-833-9041.

October 11, 2010