I have four different Free ways to be notified of a new account being opened in my name on my Social Security number. This is the critical notification that your Identity is being stolen if you did not just open a new credit line.
My Discover card, Credit Karma, Chase Bank, and Credit Sesame accounts all notify me if there has been a new account opened in my name with my Social Security number.
New Credit Account
I recently opened a new Home Depot* credit card. You know those Black Friday tool sales sucked me in again. I do it almost every year.
Anyway right on time the next day and the day after I opened a new account I was notified by Credit Karma, Discover, Chase Bank, and Credit Sessame.
Why This is Important
Any time your credit is checked you need to be notified. If you did not apply for new credit it is likely to mean someone is attempting to STEAL Your Identity.
The first step in Identity Theft is for the thief to apply for and get credit in your name with your Social Security Number. Check out my other articles on Identity Theft???
*The secret to the Home Depot card. You can open the card and get $25 to $100 off your first purchase on the card. If you do not use it again they will close it in 12 months of no activity. Next year open another Home Depot and get $50 or $100 off your purchase. I spent $300 and got $50 off.
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