No need for identity theft protection? You be the judge

January 16, 2012 – 1:00 pm

Think of any topic, business, or idea. You can bet there are critics out there. People who disagree, and are eager to point out why they are right and you are wrong.

It’s the same for identity theft protection. There are people who believe that there is no need to sign up with any identity theft protection service – to them, it makes more sense to go it alone, for free.

Granted, there are things that you can do for free. You can sign up for online access to your bank and credit accounts, and then monitor those accounts frequently. This does help.

But what about monitoring your personal information online? If you’ve figured that one out, you’re better than most. Most people don’t have the kind of time or the kind of knowledge it would take to monitor all the databases necessary to check for any breach of your personal information.

This is where LifeLock comes in. Not only does LifeLock contact the three major credit monitoring bureaus and have your name removed from pre-approved credit offers, but you’ll also get anytime access to your alerts via the secure Member Portal. LifeLock will also monitor public and court records, and alternate names, and provide you with a monthly report so you know what’s being done to protect you. LifeLock also checks regulated and unregulated databases online.

So the next time you think you can take care of your personal information yourself, stop and think: Can you really? It’s a full-time job. And one you can’t afford to slack off doing. It’s better to leave it to the professionals.

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