One in five Americans becomes
a victim of Identity Theft.
- An identity is stolen every 3 seconds.
- According to the Federal Trade Commission, victims will average 170 hours researching this crime, as well as approximately 2-3 years correcting credit reports and average $4,849.00 in out of pocket expenses to restore their credit and identity. (Javelin Strategy Research Center 2009)
- The FBI claims 9.9 million Americans have been Identity Theft victims, experiencing losses in excess of $47 billion. (Gartner Group)
- In the last five years, tens of millions of people worldwide have been victims of Identity Theft.
- Identity Theft security breaches are up almost 70% over last year.
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Simply put, you can’t get better Identity Theft
Protection than MSA ID Protect, anywhere.
- Continuous 24/7 “Identity Monitoring”, with fraud alerts (monthly “risk scores”) for suspicious activity in national databases.
- Unlimited access to a highly trained Fraud Resolution Specialist™ to assist in restoring your identity.
- Free 60-minutes consultation with an attorney. After initial consultation, member may retain attorney at a discount.
- Up to $25,000 in Identity Theft expense reimbursement.*
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Identity Theft Protection Services Include:
24/7 Identity Monitoring Benefits: (Member Authorization Required)
- Identity Risk Score Alerts: Receive “risk score” alerts for suspicious activity against your Social Security Number (SSN) , date of birth and address.
- SSN Alerts: Receive alerts for non-credit activities such as employment, DMV, real estate and criminal activities under your SSN.
- Notifications: Member’s are notified of unauthorized accounts opened in their name and changes made to their address.
- Counseling Assistance: Receive assistance with identity monitoring changes and related issues.
- Personalized Attention: Receive personalized attention for your identity monitoring concerns, needs, specific factual circumstances.
Fraud Resolution Assistance:
- Fraud Resolution Specialists™: Unlimited access to highly trained specialists who conduct 7 emergency response activities within (2) business days. The member receives investigations and fraud advocacy under a Limited Power of Attorney.
- Credit Report Review: Help member obtain a free copy of their credit report. Review report to investigate suspicious activity and correct errors.
- Fraud Alert: Assistance in placing “Fraud Alerts” on member’s credit report and with creditors.
- Restoration & Recovery: Assist members with restoring their identity and good credit reputation.
- Free ID Theft Emergency Response Kit™ provided if a breach in security or identity occurs.
- Administration: Administer the costly steps to dispute fraudulent debts as a result of Identity Theft.
- Case File: Creates a case file to document actions taken during the resolution/recovery process.
- Document / Letter Preparation: Prepare all necessary documents and letters for a member’s signature.
Legal Consultation:
- Free Consultations: Members are entitled to a free initial 60-minute consultation with an attorney on each new issue involving theft of their identity. After the initial consultation, the participating attorney may be retained at a preferred rate reduction of 25% off of the attorney’s standard hourly or fixed fee rates.
$1,000,000 Identity Theft Expense Reimbursement
- Up to $1,000,000* Identity Theft Fraud Expense Reimbursement: $0 deductible for certain fraud related expenses such as lost wages, notary and certified mailing costs, long distance phone charges, filing fees, reasonable attorney fees and costs when appointed by insurance company. May also include defense costs for certain civil suits.
* Insurance underwritten by member companies of Chartis. The description herein is a summary only. It does not include all terms, conditions and exclusions of the policies described. Please refer to the actual policies for complete details of coverage and exclusions. Coverage not available to residents of New York and may not be available in other jurisdictions.


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