Early Signs Of Identity Theft & Ways To Protect Yourself

According to Experian, identity theft is on the rise, with over 600,000 identity theft incidents reported to the FTC in the first half of 2022 alone.

Identity theft is a difficult problem, and once it happens, it can require a lot of time, energy, and persistence to get resolved. At Premier Credit, we want to help you avoid future credit problems by helping you catch early signs of identity theft. Here is what you should look for:

  1. Unknown Or Unrecognized Inquiries On Your Credit Report

  2. Small Charges On Credit Card Statements That Are Suspicious

  3. Unrecognized Access To Online Bank Or Credit Card Portals

If you’re concerned about the threat of identity theft, here are three things that you can do to help prevent it:

  1. Monitor Your Credit Report Monthly

  2. Freeze Or Lock Your Credit Profiles

  3. Check Your Credit Card And Bank Statements Regularly

If you’ve been a victim of identity theft, check out this blog article from a previous post with more information about how you can start to resolve those credit challenges.

If you’re looking for help with building a healthy credit profile, schedule your Free Credit Evaluation today!

Alex Grimnes