Identity Theft and Protection

Identity theft is among the fastest growing crimes in America. Redwood Credit Union (RCU) is committed to assisting Members to prevent identity theft from occurring to you, and in the unfortunate event that it does, we provide helpful resources to assist you to respond quickly and effectively. Following are helpful resources available to assist Members prevent identity theft:

Identity Theft Links

• Identity Fraud Inc.
  RCU Insurance Services has partnered with Identity Fraud, Inc. to assist Redwood Credit Union (RCU) Members with protection from identity fraud, which can be both financially and emotionally devastating.
• Identity Theft Education from BalanceTrack
  Identity theft is an increasingly common and inventive federal crime. Fortunately, there are many preventative measures you can take to substantially reduce the chance of identity theft occurring, as well as steps you can take to minimize damage if you are a victim. This program covers what you need to know.
• Credit Reporting Agencies
  You should always be well aware of the information contained in your credit report.
• The Identity Theft Resource Center -- A non-profit organization devoted to helping prevent identity theft and assist those who have been victims of this crime.
• The Federal Trade Commission's Identity Theft Section -- Serves as the U.S. government's central website for information about identity theft. - www.consumer.gov/idtheft/

Following are helpful and educational articles about identity theft and how to prevent it and how to respond should it happen to you:

For More Information

If you believe you are victim of identity theft or should you have any other questions about identity theft or RCU's security program, please contact us at security@redwoodcu.org or call us today: 1 (800) 479-7928.

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