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Insights & developments in Identity Protection
My Story as a Victim of Identity Theft
I had the pleasure of speaking with our partners at Tzedakah House on their podcast, Benefits & Beyond. In this podcast, I chat with Luke about identity theft protection and the services defend-id provides. I share my story as a victim of identity theft and the...
DON’T BE THE WEAK LINK
Do not let your guard down. Always be cautious in revealing information about yourself or your employer. "Stop, look and think” about emails, texts, and phone calls. Slow down, be aware, be safe, and don't be the weak link to identity theft. Nearly eight years ago I...
I use a VPN whenever I work remotely
On my work laptop, I use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) whenever I work remotely including in my home, my hotel room, or any other location away from the office. (be sure to watch the video below) However, I realized that I do not use a VPN on either my smartphone...
ID Theft Protection for Your Clients
Are you taking advantage of the opportunity by offering ID Theft Protection for your Clients and their employees? Your clients are relying on you to provide the most comprehensive, relevant, value-adding benefits that their employees want and need. With the addition...
Service Level Standards and Testimonials
Fully Managed Recovery is the most important pillar of what we do here at defend-id. We take Service Level Standards and Client testimonials very seriously. It is important to ensure that everyone we cover has peace of mind, knowing they have someone who...
IDENTITY THEFT LOSSES TOTALED $52 BILLION, AFFECTING 42 MILLION U.S. ADULTS
The just-released 2022 Javelin Strategy Annual Identity Fraud Study found that identity theft losses totaled $52 billion and affecting 42 million U.S. adults in 2021. The Javelin study also reported the following: 1 in 20 Americans were victims of fraud in 2021. The...