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Identity Theft
Be Prepared..Be Proactive!
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Increase Your Identity Theft IQ!
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What is Identity Theft?
▸ Financial
▸ Social Security
▸ Medical
▸ Character
▸ Social Security
▸ Tax Fraud
▸ Government Docs
▸ Insurance
▸ Driver’s License
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What is Identity Theft?
▸ Financial
▸ Social Security
▸ Medical▸ Character
▸ Social Security
▸ Tax Fraud
▸ Government Docs
▸ Insurance
▸ Driver’s License
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Real Stories… Real People
In 2000, Florida resident Linda Weaver told a Federal Trade Commission workshop that shortly after her daughter's wallet -- which contained a family insurance card -- was stolen, someone began receiving medical care in Linda's name. She was shocked to find her blood type had been changed in a hospital record. "It could have been tragic," she told the FTC.
Source: Reader’s Digest“ID Thieves New Target: Our Medical Records”
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What is Identity Theft?
▸ Financial
▸ Social Security
▸ Medical
▸ Character▸ Social Security
▸ Tax Fraud
▸ Government Docs
▸ Insurance
▸ Driver’s License
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Real Stories… Real PeopleWhen Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Richard Blanco—a member of the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) in Jacksonville—interviewed an individual suspected of driver’s license fraud in 2011, he wasn’t initially sure if the man was the victim or the perpetrator of identity theft.
That’s because the man—now imprisoned and officially known as John Doe—had a stack of government-issued identification acquired during the 22 years he had been using a living victim’s identity. That included a passport, driver’s license, birth certificate, Social Security card, and identification allowing him unescorted access to a port and military installation.
Source: FBI Press Release, Jacksonville Division
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What is Identity Theft?
▸ Financial
▸ Social Security
▸ Medical
▸ Character
▸ Social Security▸ Tax Fraud
▸ Government Docs
▸ Insurance
▸ Driver’s License
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Real Stories… Real People
A Chicago woman “applied for a job at a local Target department store and was denied. The reason? She already worked there – or rather, her Social Security number already worked there. Follow-up investigation revealed the same Social Security Number … used to obtain work at 37 other employers.*”
* Source: MSNBC
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Staggering Statistics
▸ IRS paid out over 5.8 Billion in fraudulent claims in 2013
▸ Average Time to Repair Identity is estimated to be 150 hours*
▸ Identity Theft can cost individuals thousands in lost time, money and professional services
▸ Identity Theft Tops FTC Consumer Complaints for 15th Consecutive Year
▸ Number of complaints to FTC of IRS impersonators for Identity Theft up 2300% in one year**
*Source: Florida Becoming Center for Identity Theft, Consumer Affairs** Source: Federal Trade Commission
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How Does it Happen?
Identity thieves may:▸ Go through your trash or
“dumpster dive”
▸ Steal your wallet or purse
▸ Steal your mail or submit a change of address form for you
▸ Use “phishing” or fake emails to get you to provide personal information
▸ Hack your computer or mobile devices
▸ Multiple Local Scams (Hurricane Relief, Fake Charities, etc.)
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Child Identity Theft?
The FTC has reported 140,000 to 400,000 children have their identity stolen each year.
According to a recent study, The Carnegie Mellon Cylab Report, children are 51 times more likely to be victims of identity theft than adults.
According to the study, the largest fraud committed against a child was $750,000, using a 16-year-old girl’s identity, and the youngest victim was five months old.
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Steps to Protect Yourself
Protect Your Good Name:▸ Shred financial documents or
sensitive documents before discarding them
▸ Protect your Social Security number
▸ Don’t give out personal information unless you’re sure who you’re dealing with
▸ Monitor your accounts for transactions
▸ If you conduct business online, use your own computer
▸ Never respond to emails asking to verify personal information
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Steps to Protect Yourself
Protect Your Good Name:
▸ Don’t use your cell phone or PDA to store your personal information
▸ Keep your computer browser software up to date
▸ Never use email to communicate sensitive information
▸ Check your credit report on a regular basis
▸ Be careful using public Wi-Fi
▸ Use Wireless Security at home
▸ Don’t use obvious passwords
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Identity Theft Protection
•Resolution
•Reimbursement
•Restoration
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Resolution - Good
▸ Offers “Help” to restore your Identity
▸ Gives access to Identity Theft counselors to assist you in restoring your Identity
▸ Will give consultation on who to contact, how to fill out forms, and where to obtain forms to fill out to begin restoration process
▸ Oftentimes, a free value-added service to an insurance plan or EAP
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Reimbursement - Better
▸ Gives access to Identity Theft counselors to assist you in restoring your Identity
▸ Many times comes with credit monitoring
▸ Will give consultation on who to contact, how to fill out forms, and where to obtain forms to fill out to begin restoration process
▸ Will reimburse you up to certain limitations for money spent in the restoration process (Does NOT reimburse losses due to Identity Theft, but does reimburse money spent in the restoration process up to category limits).
▸ An underwriter will determine what expenses in the restoration process will be reimbursed.
▸ Costs can average $8 - $10 per person
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Restoration - Best
▸ Gives access to Identity Theft counselors to answer questions about Identity Theft.
▸ Usually comes with Daily Credit Monitoring
▸ In the event of Identity Theft, the company will give you the option for complete restoration, covered by the plan (not reimbursed).
▸ Depending on the company, you may be outsourced to an unknown 3rd Party for this restoration or you may have access to a dedicated Risk Management expert for these services (check with your plan provider for details).
▸ Full Restoration Plans can range from $10 - $15 per person
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Trusted Partners for Legal and Identity Theft Plans
LegalShield
• Established in 1972• 3.5 million covered across the USA
and Canada• 2.1 million annual requests for legal help• More than 650 employees • Over 1 million Identity Theft members
Kroll
• Founded in 1972• World’s leading risk consulting firm• Fortune 500 clientele• Paid in advance• Quality Assurance
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IDShield
The Oldest New Name
▸More than 1 Million members
▸More than 200,000 personal identity consultations
▸Nearly 10,000 individual identities restored
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• Your Security• Bank
accounts• Credit card• Loans• And more!
IDShield
We Monitor What Matters▸ Your Privacy
• SSN• DOB• DMV• Passport• Address• Email• Web persona• And more!
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IDShield
We Care
▸ Always Here for You:
• 24/7/365 emergency hotline
• Unlimited non-emergency consultation
• Free mobile app
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PATRICK O.Kroll Licensed Private Investigator
We Restore Your Identity▸ Team of Licensed Private Investigators
• Do whatever it takes• As long as it takes• Clear your records for life
▸ $5 Million Service Guarantee
Kroll provides these identity theft services exclusively to LegalShield members
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Who’s Covered
• The member
• The member’s spouse
• Up to 8 dependent children
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Our Services
‣ Legal Advice - Unlimited issues‣ Letters/Calls made on your
behalf‣ Contracts/Documents reviewed
up to 10 pages‣ Online Legal Forms/Videos‣ Lawyers Prepare Your:
• Will• Living Will• Healthcare Power of Attorney
‣ Traffic-Related Issues ‣ 24/7 Emergency Access for
covered situations‣ Trial Defense
• Pre-Trial• Trial
‣ IRS Audit Assistance‣ 25% Preferred Member
Discount*
If you were my lawyer, what would you charge for these services?
Up to 90% of member inquiries are covered by the plan with no additional fees. All other requests for service are entitled to a 25% discount on the law firm’s hourly rate (including pre-existing issues).
Review the membership contract for the plan selected and state of residence for full details on benefits, limits and exclusions as legal advice is subject to the provider attorney's independent professional judgment.
Family Legal PlanFlorida
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Who’s Covered▸ The member
▸ The member’s spouse
▸ Never-married dependent children under age 21 living at home or full time student up to 23
▸ Dependent children under age 18 for whom the member is legal guardian
▸ Physically or mentally challenged children living at home
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Legal & Identity Theft Experts
Only One Touch Away!
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Member perks
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What’s Right For You?
At LegalShield it’s simple, you choose which plans work best for you and your family:
Product Price Per Month Group Standalone Group Bundled
Family Legal Plan $17.00 $15.95 $15.95
Family IDShield $19.95 $18.95 $14.95
Total $36.90 $30.90
Individual ID Shield
$ 9.95 $ 8.95
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Thank You
LegalShield
The information contained in this material is for illustrative purposes
only and is not a contract. It is intended to provide a general overview
of the coverage you have selected. Please remember that only the
plan contract can give actual terms, coverage, amounts, conditions,
and exclusions. Check benefit availability in your state/province.Marketed by Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. dba LegalShield or applicable subsidiary:
Pre-Paid Legal CasualtySM, Inc.
In Florida: Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc., of Florida
In Virginia: Legal Service Plans of Virginia, Inc.
Pre-Paid Legal Access, Inc.
PPL Legal Care of Canada, Inc.©2015 LegalShield, Inc.
