How LifeLock Protects Your Children
Children's identities are stolen more often than you might think. It's a popular item for an identity thief because it tends to go unnoticed for a long period of time. You rarely think to check your child's credit report.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that 5% of all reported identity theft involves a minor child. Just think about where you've given your children's social security number and dates of birth. How about these as a starter:
- At their school
- Doctor's offices
- Your income tax returns
- Online profiles at Social Networking sites
Thieves can open credit card accounts, bank accounts, cell phones, utilities and even apply for a job using your child's info. Imagine getting a nasty-gram from the IRS addressed to your child saying they owe back taxes on unreported income!
Here's What LifeLock Does to Protect Your Children
- LifeLock Identity Alert™ system provides early notification by email, postal mail, and/or phone whenever they detect your child’s personal information being used to apply for credit or services.
- Request your child's free annual credit report with the added security feature of having a partially masked social security number.
- Send you a yearly form to request a copy of your child's Earnings Report from the Social Security Administration. You have to send the actual form yourself because there will be info on it only you can access.
- WalletLock protection for your child in case their wallet or purse is stolen or lost.
To get protection for your child's identity, add them on as a dependent to your personal membership for only $2.25 a month or $22.50 yearly when you use the promo code – 9.
Trying to deal with child identity theft after it happens is frustrating and difficult. Don't let your child start off life with a ruined name. Protect them today.
