Exclusively for Our Members.... IDSafeChoice


Identity Theft is the fastest growing crime in the United States , impacting one of every 23 persons annually.  It can occur without your knowledge and usually goes undetected for months, even years.  Recovering your identity takes a significant investment in time and money to resolve.  Due to the long lasting effects of this crime, it is important that you start a proactive approach to guarding your identity A strong protection program can give you security and peace of mind. 

We've partnered with Identity Safeguards to provide recovery services for any of our customers who fall victim to identity theft for any reason. This is not just an information service. With IDSafeChoicessm, you will have a professional Identity Theft Recovery Advocate assigned to you who will work on your behalf to take all of the steps necessary to recover your good name - no matter how long it takes!

What IDSafeChoice will do for you:

If you suspect your identity has been stolen, one phone call to First Fed will put you in touch with a certified Advocate from Identity Safeguards. Your Advocate will provide a complete assessment of the case and a specific Recovery Plan within 72 hours, and continue to work on your behalf until all suspect events have been resolved. Identity Safeguards does all of the legwork for you.

IDSafeChoice provides:

  • Toll Free Victim Hotline to report a problem
  • Assignment of a recovery advocate within 24 business hours, and immediate action to stop the damage
  • Online or overnight delivery of a personalized Damage Assessment/Recovery Plan, within 48 hours
  • Recovery Plan activated by an assigned Recovery Advocate within 72 hours
  • Provides fraud alerts to the three major credit bureaus, works with the FTC, Social Security Administration, US Postal Service, Department of Motor Vehicles, and local and federal law enforcement, among others, to restore your identity to pre-event status.
  • Recovery Advocate has the additional resources of a fraud investigator and legal counsel to assess complex cases
  • Progress reports and post-recovery follow-up

Features and Benefits:

At NO COST .... Now, personal checking account customers of First Fed will receive complete identity theft restoration if identity theft strikes. To obtain these services after you discover you are a victim could cost hundreds, possibly thousands of dollars. This benefit is provided by First Fed at no cost to you.

First Fed's Membership Benefit includes:

  • No registration necessary – the benefit is automatic for any First Fed checking account holder.
  • One phone call to First Fed will put you in touch with the Victim Assistance Center .
  • A Personal Recovery Advocate is assigned and starts recovery process within one business day.
  • Three credit reports are reviewed with you.
  • Fraud alerts are posted at all three credit bureaus.
  • Your rights as a victim are explained.
  • A Recovery plan is developed and documented for your review.
  • Your Recovery Advocate contacts and works with all agencies, financial institutions and companies affected.
  • Your Recovery Advocate completes and files all forms and follows up to make sure fraudulent activity is corrected.
  • Your Recovery Advocate will contact you at 30, 60 and 90 days after the case is closed to determine if there are any additional problems.
  • The case remains on file for 36 months in case of re-occurrence.

You may access educational information to help you protect yourself and your family from identity theft.

To access your Identity Safeguards MEMBER ONLY Recovery Services:

Call 208-733-4222 (800-278-9435) to report an identity theft incident.

Provide contact information and details of why you think you are a potential victim of identity theft.

A recovery advocate will be assigned and in-touch with you within 24 hours to begin the recovery process.

To learn more about Identity Safeguards, click here .

IDSafeChoice Plus
Identity Theft Protection for you
and your family

Individual Plan - $8.95 per month
Family Plan - $12.95 per month

To Enroll: Click Here

Benefits include:

  • Annual automatic full credit report to benchmark your credit standing.
  • Continuous credit monitoring with weekly alerts of new or suspicious activity. (family plan includes two individuals)
  • Up to $20,000 in reimbursement for expenses incurred in the recovery of your identity, including up to $5,000 per week in lost wages for you and each of your eligible dependents.
  • Complete managed recovery for each of your dependents up to age 25.
  • Monthly e-newsletters with scam alerts, news articles and protection tips
  • Risk assessment test and personalized protection plan
  • Access to member education site

Returning IDSafeChoice Plus Members

CLICK HERE to log on to the Members Only website for important information and updates or to report identity theft.

What are your chances...

Violent Crime  1 in 5,000

Heart Disease 1 in 2,600

Car Accident 1 in 130

IDENTITY THEFT 1 in 23

 







 



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