IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION BENEFIT

 

Who is eligible?

Any member who wishes legal consultation in connection with an identity or personal information theft issue is covered by this benefit.

 

What is the benefit?

The Legal Services Fund provides coverage through the panel law firm for a member to consult with an attorney if the member believes he/she has been the victim of an act of identity or personal information theft including but not limited to the following examples:

• using or opening of a credit card account in the memberʼs name, fraudulently;
• opening telecommunications or utility accounts in the memberʼs name, fraudulently;
• passing bad checks or opening a new bank account in the memberʼs name, without authorization; and obtaining a loan in the memberʼs name, fraudulently.

 

The panel law firm will provide consultation and assistance* to a member in connection with their contacting and reporting an act of identity theft to the three major credit bureaus, the security departments of the appropriate creditors or financial institutions, the police and the Federal Trade Commission.

 

The Legal Services Fund makes this benefit available at no charge to member.

 

How is the Identity Theft Benefit Obtained?

To obtain the Identity Theft Benefit, simply contact your Local Organization to request an appointment. At the time of your appointment, you and an attorney from the panel law firm will complete the appropriate forms.

 

*The Identity Theft Benefit does not include representation in litigation other than that already provided in the Consumer Protection Benefit.