Signs of Identity Theft
Know what to look for to avoid trouble
Identity theft protection starts with awareness
At Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union, we want to empower you with information you need to spot the red flags of identity theft. Our combined efforts can help protect your personal information and sensitive data.
Know what to look for
Guarding against identity theft requires on-going monitoring and taking preventative measures. These suspicious activities could be signs of identity theft.
Spot These Nine Common Signs
- Unexplained charges or withdrawals on your monthly account statements
- Medical bills from doctors you haven't visited
- New credit cards you never applied for
- Errors and suspicious activity on your credit report
- Collections notices for unknown debt
- Denied applications for credit cards and loans when you've been approved previously
- Missing mail, which could mean someone changed your forwarding address
- Errors in your tax return or Social Security statement
- An arrest warrant for you, which could mean someone committed a crime using your identity
Additional Resources
- Fraud Defender
- Online Security Tips
- Phishing Scams
- OnGuardOnline
- If you think your accounts have been compromised, a victim, here's what to do.
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