Identity Theft Red Flags Rule – frequently asked question

by Keir Breitenfeld 1 min read February 13, 2009

How do I know which Red Flags apply to me?

The Red Flag guidelinesthat will apply to you depend on a number of factors including:

  1. The types of covered accounts you offer and how those accounts may be opened and accessed
  2. Your previous experiences with identity theft

In order to determine the applicable Red Flags, you must consider these factors as well as various sources and categories of Red Flags identified in the Guidelines.

There are many resources available to help you gain the upper hand on Identity Theft Red Flags. I encourage you to visit this site for more information including a white paper, webinar, data sheet and more.

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