From 2005 - 2019 alone, there were over 10,000 publicly-noticed U.S. based breaches cataloged by the ITRC. Although many of us are actively concerned about identity theft and cautious about how we share information, there is no way to completely guarantee your own security. Data breaches and other malicious attacks happen frequently enough that you should take active steps to prioritize protecting your identity.
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Credit damage is almost certain in cases of identity theft. Even if your accounts are closed and your money is refunded, the consequences could persist long after the initial crime. The Identity Theft Focus Track helps you take control of the situation by pursuing any cases of identity theft further.
Whether your credit history was directly or generally impacted by an instance of identity theft, Lexington Law will ensure that any and all items that appear on your credit report were reported fairly and pursuant to relevant consumer protection statutes.
We offer several features to help protect your identity, including credit report alerts, credit score monitoring and identity theft insurance. You will be notified immediately to any new or suspicious activity in your name. Additionally, you can use the Lexington Law mobile app to access your account and receive notifications on the go.
Lexington Law can help you monitor your accounts and any changes in your credit score and we can also help you make sure that there are no inaccurate or false items on your credit report. However, if you know that you have been a victim of identity theft, you should first report the issue to the Federal Trade Commission at identitytheft.gov.
Unfortunately, once an identity is stolen there isn't an all protecting method of stopping scammers from misusing your financial profile. A credit freeze will make it difficult for scammers to obtain new lines of credit from lenders, but it still doesn't protect you from all aspects of identity fraud. For a holistic course of action Lexington Law's team can help you identify what information, records and accounts need to be notified and changed.
The speed of which identity theft is cleared from your financial records depends on how quickly you identify the issue and how effective your response is. Designed to speed up your financial recovery, access to your case update tracker and team of credit advisors will help you return back to normal.
Our firm will keep your information secure as we take steps to protect your consumer rights and your credit during this challenging life event.
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