Identity Theft

I have known a few friends and associates who have experienced this most unpleasant crime. As you probably know, it is the fastest growing and most prevalent crime in the US. Fixing your identity after the fact takes an average of 177 hours and over 2 years in time.

There are various remediation, credit monitoring, and insurance companies dedicated to identity theft services. However, all of these companies address the identity theft problem after the fact - that is, after your identity has been stolen.

Recently, DHI has become affiliated with a company that takes a proactive approach to this subject. The company is called LifeLock and my family is a client of theirs. I have included my children ... young people are more vulnerable to identity theft than adults because most have not established credit records that can be monitored.

In a nutshell, LifeLock offers a $1,000,000 Guarantee that its services will protect your identity from being stolen. The LifeLock service costs $10/month (a little less with an annual subscription.)

To learn more, please visit the DHI Identity Theft page. (Yes, DHI earns a few nickels in this manner).

However, whether you go through DHI or not, I urge you to consider this service. Additionally, please continue to keep a vigilant eye on your personal information and shred any important (and unimportant) documents containing personal information.