Protect Yourself From Identity Theft & Fraud

Protect Yourself From Identity Theft & Fraud

Over 9 million North Americans have their identities stolen each year, and at least 534 million personal records have been compromised since 2005 through data theft. Protect Yourself.
DON’T BE THE NEXT VICTIM

Overview

  • My Protected ID provides a 24/7, 365-day Global Response Center. The Response Center can be reached at 1-888-414-8598, or email response@myprotectedid.com.
  • When a person/entity wants to make contact with you through your Safe ID serial number (Safe ID#), they contact our Response Center with the message. The person/entity may remain anonymous if they wish.
  • We pass messages and information onto you safely and securely.
  • We will not give this person/entity any of your contact information or personal information.
  • This information is then passed onto you utilizing the contact information you provided at the time of registering your Safe ID#.
  • It is your responsibility to update your contact information by emailing info@myprotectedid.com.
  • We relay the message to you (one-way…only to you). This means we do provide any follow up with you or the caller, and we will not reach out to this person/entity on your behalf for any message replies). It is your responsibility to further engage, or not, with the person/entity leaving the message. (see further below for more details on lost/stolen/found items and safe practices).
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  • To begin the process of generating a Safe ID#, take the following steps.
  • Fully complete all fields on the form with your contact information (this is required so we can connect your Safe ID# to your contact information).
  • During the enrollment process, you will stop at a certain web page awaiting your entry of an emailed verification code.
  • Email is sent to the email address provided with the verification code.
  • Enter verification code on the pop-up screen as instructed.
  • You will then be taken to a new web page where you can download and print identity theft information sheets. Also on this web page, you can generate your Safe ID# and download a PDF document containing your new identity number.
  • Your Safe ID# is your new identity. You can now use your Safe ID# instead of your personal information.  Your Safe ID# is your secure, one-way messaging option.
  • Keep your Safe ID# and the downloaded PDF in a safe place. We do not keep a copy of your PDF.
  • The PDF includes printable wallet-sized ID cards, and lost and found recovery tag templates with your Safe ID# embedded within.
  • Print off the PDF, consider using heavy card stock. Cut out the tags and ID cards, consider laminating, or placing in clear plastic protectors/covers.
  • Attach cards and tags to any personal items you wish, including your person if desired.
  • You are responsible for reporting all suspected crimes and lost items to the authorities.
  • If a lost or stolen item is located and we are notified by the finder, we will notify you with all the details that were provided by the finder.
  • Note that the caller may remain anonymous and we cannot guarantee what level of detailed information will be provided.
  • Once we have made contact with you and provided all the information we have, it is your responsibility to engage in safe practices on making further contact with this person/entity. This includes details on pick-up or recovery logistics of the missing/stolen item (e.g., plan to meet inside police station/sheriff’s office lobby during office hours – notifying the police).
  • You are responsible for the pick-up of the item9s). We are not responsible for any logistics or costs associated with the return, pick-up, or shipping costs of the missing item
  • If contact is made to our 24/7 global call center by a person/entity referencing your PIN and wanting to contact you, we will email you with all the information provided.
  • We will not give any of your personal information out to the other party.
  • You must decide whether you want to make contact with the person that has contacted our 24/7 global call center. You must take any subsequent further action to make contact.
  • We will not reach out to the other party on your behalf. We only provide information/messaging forwarding one-way (from the caller to you)
  • If we receive further messages from the person/entity, we will pass these messages onto you through your provided contact information.
  • We have the right to cancel this service with you and other parties, if the messaging is excessive, offensive, illegal, harassing, or for other reasons, at our discretion.