Stay safe from identity theft!

There are many things in life that are very dear to us and that we keep a close eye on. With society today, one of these things should be our identity. Although it’s hard to believe, the sad truth is that our identity is one of the most wanted items by others. Did you know that within the first 6 months of last year, 1.6 million taxpayers were affected by identity theft? Sometimes even with every effort made to prevent this from happening, it still does.

Here at HCCU, protecting your personal information is just as important to us as it is you. We want to make sure it’s really you calling us before we give out information, or that it’s really you standing in front of us before we give you money, so don’t be alarmed or offended if we ask you to verify your information or ask to see your ID. It’s for your protection. With people out there trying to get their hands on your money, identity, and good credit, we want to take extra precautions.

Not only is it important for us to protect your accounts, but we are also committed to helping you protect your identity. To do so, check out these links for lots of helpful tips on preventing identity theft and recovering from it if it happens:

Federal Trade Commission - http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/topics/privacy-identity
Transunion - http://www.transunion.com/personal-credit/identity-theft-and-fraud/how-to-prevent-identity-theft.page
Annual Credit Report.com - http://www.annualcreditreport.com/

Post by: Emily P