Post by Mary Smith on Feb 4, 2009 8:26:48 GMT -5
This is a constant concern for all of us. With everything we do we seem to provide more and more of information that used to be considered "secret" like your social security number to be able to get things done in our society.
Here is a link to one of the insurance companies that I represent that lists some common sense info on keeping your valuable information safe, but also what to do in case your id has been compromised.
www.safeco.com/insurance-101/consumer-tips/identity-theft
Most homeowner policies now offer some form of identity theft coverage. Keep in mind that these are for the cost of recreating documents, and time spent correcting the problem. They usually do not include any monetary damage done by the thief. So clearly avoidance of the theft of your identity is the way to go.
Here is a link to one of the insurance companies that I represent that lists some common sense info on keeping your valuable information safe, but also what to do in case your id has been compromised.
www.safeco.com/insurance-101/consumer-tips/identity-theft
Most homeowner policies now offer some form of identity theft coverage. Keep in mind that these are for the cost of recreating documents, and time spent correcting the problem. They usually do not include any monetary damage done by the thief. So clearly avoidance of the theft of your identity is the way to go.