Sign Up for Credit Sesame and Get $50K in Identity Theft Insurance for Free

Dana Sitar with partner Stefan Davis spend some time reviewing credit sesame both on their phone and on personal laptop.
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It happens more often than you might think — nearly 3 million times a year.

We’re talking about identity theft — when someone hijacks your name for their own purposes.

All fraudsters need is your Social Security number to open lines of credit and rack up significant debt in your name.

It’s best to catch them as early as possible.

How to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft Scams

An app called Credit Sesame helps you avoid identity theft by keeping a watchful eye your finances.

Credit Sesame’s free identity theft protection will alert you to important changes in your credit report (like someone trying to apply for credit in your name), and it offers $50,000 in identity theft insurance.

It’s a free way to protect yourself from losing thousands of dollars to scammers. Do your bank account a favor and sign up today.