Stolen! What to Do When Identity Theft Happens to You

Do you know what to do when your credit card is compromised or your identity is stolen? In this talk, Jen goes over a number of ways to protect private information, including credit, financial, and medical details, to reduce the risk of identity theft and fraud. However, even with the best precautions, it can still happen to almost anyone. We’ll review how to figure out you’ve been a victim and the steps to take to try and fix the unfortunate situation.

1. Protecting yourself, your family, and your private information.

2. Red flags and identifying the problem.

3. Immediate steps to take when fraud is discovered.

4. Long-term actions and ongoing monitoring details.

After Equifax, it is more likely than not that your identity has already been compromised. Do you know what to do when it happens?