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Were you the victim of fraud? You’re not alone.

More than 2.8 million Americans filed fraud reports in 2021 alone — according to the FTC.

The number of fraud reports has more than DOUBLED in the past two years!

WHAT TO DO IF YOU’RE THE VICTIM OF FRAUD:

1. Don’t blame yourself — Fraudsters are getting smarter. Don’t let the guilt or shame of getting scammed stop you from taking the next steps.

2. Check your insurance coverage – If you have identity theft protection insurance, call them NOW. Every Aura plan includes up to $1,000,000 in coverage for eligible losses due to identity theft as well as 24/7 access to a team of White Glove Fraud Resolution specialists. Check your company benefits as well as some employers offer ID theft insurance.

3. Act quickly to assess the full damage – Check your credit report, bank statements, and other accounts for suspicious activity. Document everything you find.

4. Notify your bank, lenders, and other impacted companies — Contact their fraud departments and explain what happened. Ask them to close fraudulent accounts or fix incorrect information.

5. Set up fraud alerts with the three major credit bureaus — This stops scammers from opening new accounts in your name. You only need to contact one bureau — they’re required by law to notify the other two.

6. Secure your online accounts – Change all of your passwords and secure your accounts using two-factor authentication (2FA) and a password manager (such as the one included with Aura)

7. Report the fraud to the FTC — File an official identity theft report at IdentityTheft.gov. This is an essential step in disputing fraudulent charges and getting your life back. Keep a copy of your report for your records.

8. File a police report — Let your local law enforcement know that your identity has been stolen — especially if you know the fraudster or have information they could use to find them.

9. Dispute fraudulent transaction and repair your credit — Follow up with any company where fraud occurred and send them your FTC and police reports. You can also dispute incorrect information on your credit report.

PROTECT YOURSELF FROM FUTURE FRAUD

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro
0:36 Don't blame yourself
0:59 Check your insurance coverage
1:17 Act quickly
1:59 Notify your bank
2:19 Set up fraud alerts
3:05 Secure your online accounts
3:28 Report the fraud to the FTC
4:15 Dispute fraudelent transactions

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