Keep Fraud from Occurring with Equifax
Fraud and identity theft have been a hot topic for quite some time. When fraud or theft occurs, it can have devastating results. Your financial future can be ruined, but Equifax is now making it more difficult for criminals with their Equifax ID Patrol.
Restrict Access to Your Credit Report
Equifax gives users of the ID Patrol program the ability to lock their credit report. What that means is that no one will be able to see the report. That will help combat identity theft.
If you have this program and you want a certain company to have access to your report, you can grant access on an individual company basis. Also, you will have the option of unlocking your report if you are applying for credit so the creditors will have access to it for a short period of time.
Equifax WebDetect
The ID Patrol program also comes with WebDetect. This program scans the internet and looks for the personal information of program users. It will alert you if your information is being used in a suspicious way.
This is a state of the art program that will let you know right away if your personal information is about to be illegally traded over the internet. You will have the opportunity to react before the illegal trade can occur, which is safety that you can not get with many companies.
Advice
Not only does Equifax help safeguard your information. The company also gives advice on what you can do if your information is compromised. You will be able to get back on your feet and rebound from the theft or fraud.
Equifax ID Patrol is a great program to take advantage of if you are concerned about the safety of your personal information. It is the most advanced program currently offered for fraud and identity theft protection.
