It is getting harder and harder to keep personal information safe. I feel like computer hackers are literally getting into everything everywhere. A lot of the stores that my family goes to often have had security breaches. First it was Target and now most recently Home Depot. If big companies are struggling to keep confidential information safe it almost seems impossible for me to do it myself. I want to do everything I can to protect my family and my identity. Thankfully LifeLock can help and I can take a big sigh of relief.
LifeLock provides 3 layers of protection and protects in ways that credit monitoring, banks and credit card companies can’t. LifeLock will detect, alert, and then restore if your identity is ever compromised. LifeLock is always monitoring over a trillion data points and scanning for threats. They also guarantee their identity theft protection services and will track your credit score.
After news about the Home Depot breach was released, LifeLock shared these awesome tips:
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Monitor your transactions: Keep an eye on the activity on your credit and debit card accounts, looking for any charges that don’t seem to be yours.
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Report suspicious transactions immediately: If you see a card transaction—even a small one—that doesn’t look right, contact the card issuer immediately. The phone number is on the back of your card.
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Order a new debit card: If you believe your debit card number was compromised, don’t wait for fraudulent charges to start appearing on your statement. Request a new card from your bank. This way, you reduce the chances of a criminal depleting your bank account, and you avoid potential challenges in recovering your funds. Credit cards offer more protection and less risk because funds are not directly withdrawn from your bank account as they are with a debit card.
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Follow the story: Investigation of this crime is still under way. Watch for news and communication from Home Depot.
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Consider using an identity protection service: LifeLock provides identity protection products and services you can count on. In fact, with LifeLock Advantage™ and LifeLock Ultimate Plus™, we can help you detect fraudulent activity with alerts for cash withdrawals, balance transfers and large purchases within our extensive network.
I love those tips. My husband and I ordered new debit cards when the Target breach happened and we never did have any fraudulent charges. We will do the same now because of the Home Depot breach and order new cards. It is so relieving to know that LifeLock will take care of the rest and they are always watching my identity in ways I cannot.
Where everything is going more and more digital it is important to protect yourself! Be prepared and protect your identity by trying out LifeLock. You and your confidential information will be glad you did.
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