Colonial Virginia Bank Defends YOU Against the Effects of Identity Theft

5,065 identity theft complaints were reported in Virginia in 2010! With an identity stolen every 2 minutes or less, will you be the next victim?*

When you have a personal checking account with Colonial Virginia Bank, you have access to fully managed identity recovery services. You can rest assured that if you suspect identity theft for any reason, you’ll be assigned a professional Identity Recovery Advocate who will work with you one-on-one to analyze your situation and work on your behalf to restore your identity – no matter how long it takes.

Want to be more Proactive? Upgrade your coverage!

Be warned if someone is using your good name. IDSafeChoice Plus provides a total protection package, including the benefit of fully managed identity recovery, plus:

· Identity Protection Awareness test and newsletter
· Annual Experian Credit Report
· Continuous Monitoring of Credit Activity – including daily email alerts of suspicious activity
· Expense Reimbursement - up to $25,000 for expenses incurred for identity recovery, with zero deductible and including up to $6,250 per week in lost wages**
· Toll-free Identity Theft Victim Hotline

You can receive all of the benefits of IDSafeChoice Plus for only $5.95 per month, and extend coverage to your entire family for only $4 more per month.

To enroll, contact your local branch office or click here!

* FTC Consumer Sentinel Fraud Report, February 2011

**Identity theft insurance underwritten by subsidiaries or affiliates of Chartis Inc. The description herein is a summary and intended for informational purposes only and does not include all terms, conditions and exclusions of the policies described. Please refer to the actual policies for terms, conditions, and exclusions of coverage. Coverage may not be available in all jurisdictions.


Here are some simple ways you can protect yourself against identity theft:

  • · First and foremost is education and awareness-be alert for the latest scams and how to prevent becoming a victim
  • · Do not just throw documents containing personal information in the trash (such as statements, canceled checks, credit card bills, etc.) - shred them
  • · Protect the sensitive information contained in your wallet, checkbook, and other items at all times
  • · Never write down PIN numbers, if you do, do not keep them with the card they belong to
  • · Take outgoing mail to the Post Office, or put it in a USPS drop box
  • · Check your credit report often (1-2 times a year)-a small fee can save you a huge problem down the road. See this website for more information.
  • · Always sign credit card immediately
  • · Balance your statements
  • · Pay close attention to new charges on your credit card bill
  • · If you receive a questionable call, tell the caller you are busy and ask what number you can reach them back on.

CHECK YOUR CREDIT REPORT!
Did you know that you are entitled to a free annual credit report from the three major credit reporting agencies?

Annual Credit Report Request Service
Unlike other comanies that offer a "free" credit report, this is an opportunity for consumers to get a copy of their report from each of the three agencies without any charge or obligaton.
P.O. Box 105281
Atlanta , GA 30348-5281
www.annualcreditreport.com
1-877-322-8228

Contact information for the three major credit reporting agencies:

Equifax Credit Information Services
P. O. Box 740241
Atlanta, GA 30374-0241
Phone: (800) 685-1111
www.equifax.com

Experian
P. O. Box 2104
Allen, TX 75013
Phone: (888) 397-3742
www.experian.com

TransUnion Corporation
P. O. Box 1000
Chester, PA 19022
Phone: (800) 916-8800
www.transunion.com

 

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