Shield your identity - Did you know that identity theft is the fastest growing crime
in the U.S.? It has been listed as the number one consumer complaint for seven consecutive
years. According to the Federal Trade Commission losses stemming from identity theft
total more than $56 billion annually with out-of-pocket expenses for victims are
increasing. The average victim takes 175 hours to restore their lives after identity
theft and there are 27,000 new victims of identity theft daily. Don't be one of
them.
Farmers Identity Shield is a new option to help our customers deal with ID theft.
This endorsement to our Farmers® Homeowners policy provides:
- Insurance up to $30,000 in coverage
- Proactive monitoring services tools to review and monitor your
credit and public records for members of your household
- Identity Resolution Services knowledgeable representatives to guide
you through the ID recovery process and to provide multiple services, such as preparing
all correspondence to notify credit bureaus and financial institutions, and placing
fraud alerts and security freezes with credit bureaus
- Travel assistance and document replacement 24/7 help in canceling
and replacing lost or stolen documents, from passports and visas to airline tickets
and driver's licenses
- Proactive consumer education valuable information online and via
newsletters and e-mail updates
In the unfortunate event that your good name falls into bad hands, having Farmers
Identity Shield in place may offer one option to what can become a high-priority
problem. Contact me to find out more about this attractive industry-leading coverage.