Q: I recently lost my wallet which contained my driver's license, social security card and credit cards. How can I do to put a fraud alert on my credit report
A: A fraud alert is a notation on your credit report that allows potential lenders know that you have been or think you have been identity theft victims. They can be an effective tool in preventing identity thieves open new financial accounts using your personal information. You can learn more about fraud alerts, their purpose and how to them by reading our fraud alert and credit freeze Guide.
Losing a wallet or purse just does not represent and the risk of identity theft. It also means the hassle of replacing the entire contents, such as a driver's license, social security card and credit cards. One of the reasons we recommend LifeLock identity theft protection service is because they offer a unique feature called WalletLock. Subscribers who lose their wallet or purse should simply contact LifeLock and a recovery specialist will work on their behalf to replace all the important documents that were lost or stolen. Just about the only things that can not replace WalletLock are cash and personal items such as family photos.
For more LifeLock fighting or other service of protection against identity theft, visit our guide protection services against identity theft.