You’ve got your comfy pants and your credit card – now, it’s time to knock out your holiday shopping.
There’s no doubt online shopping is convenient… but it does come with a fair share of risk, too. Identity theft can happen just as quickly as you can click, “Add to cart.” Fortunately, there are ways to reduce your risk. Follow these expert tips to shop a little smarter this season. (And don’t forget that coupon code!)
Take a minute to think through what you’d need to do if someone stole your identity. You might need to contact credit bureaus, your bank or even the Social Security office or DMV. Maybe you’d have to take time off work to get it all done.
If someone steals your identity, it takes time – and money – to straighten things out. That’s where Identity Theft Recovery Coverage from ERIE can help.
Talk to your local ERIE agent to learn more about what’s included and how to add it to your homeowners insurance policy.
*Amanda Prischak and Abby Badach Doyle contributed to this story. This was originally published in 2016. It was updated with new information in 2019.
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