| Identity Theft occurs when someone uses your personal information (non-public data that might include Social Security number, account number or other identifying information) without your permission to commit fraud, other financial crimes or theft of funds. |
| Identify Theft is a serious crime and can have a serious impact on the good name and credit record of a victim. Sometimes it can take months or years to clean up the results of such a crime and restore an individual's personal and financial life. Therefore it is suggested that everyone monitor their financial records on a regular basis and take advantage of the opportunity to annually request free copies of their credit bureau reports from the three national credit reporting agencies. You can access the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) website for information about free annual credit reports from the three national credit reporting agencies using this link. |
| If you are a victim of Identity Theft, take action immediately and use the link below to go directly to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) website for Identity Theft. You will find step-by-step instructions on what to do and important actions that you can take to recover from an Identity Theft situation. |
| This link goes directly to the Identity Theft Affidavit form that can be used by AmTrust Direct customers and for other financial institutions. Follow the instructions with the affidavit. To contact AmTrust Direct directly about an Identity Theft situation related to an AmTrust Direct account, call (888) 696-4444. You will be asked to complete the ID Theft Affidavit and send it to AmTrust Direct. |
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