Identity Theft can happen to anyone

Identity theft, stolen credit cards and identity fraud are a serious concern for residents of Johnson County, Wyandotte county and the Kansas City metropolitan area.

• The Federal Trade Commission estimates 10 million Americans experience identity theft every year.

• Criminals may open a new line of credit, get a credit card, or rent an apartment with your ID.

• You may not find out about the theft until after the crime is complete and the debt collector is calling.

• Some victims of credit card fraud will spend thousands of dollars and many hundreds of hours resolving damage to their good name and credit records.

Worry Free I.D. is identity protection you can count on

As a valued Brotherhood Bank customer we can help protect you from identity theft today. Worry Free I.D. helps monitor your credit, protects your identity and provides the resources to quickly restore your good credit should your I.D. get stolen:

• Fraud Assist Toolbox – Set fraud alerts, stop pre-approved credit offers and unwanted telemarketing calls.  

• Card Patrol – Monitors the web for selling/trading of stolen credit cards.

• Triple-Bureau Credit Reports – Receive up-to-date credit reports and credit scores from all three major credit reporting agencies.

• Triple-Bureau Credit Alert – Receive automatic alerts when certain changes to your credit occur.

• Identity Theft Insurance with Fraud Assistance – Financial compensation and a personal caseworker to help clear your good name.

• MyIDMatters - Learn tips to stay protected from the latest fraud scams, trends, and tactics and also have the opportunity to sign up to receive a quarterly e-newsletter for additional news and information.

• And more!

For more details or to sign up for Worry Free I.D. Click Here or talk to a Brotherhood Bank Personal Banker today.

How can you find out if your identity was stolen?

The best way to find out if you’ve become a victim of identity fraud is to monitor your accounts and credit with a theft protection program like Worry Free I.D. Review your bank statements each month. The quicker you uncover the credit theft, the quicker you can limit the damage caused by identity theft.

Unfortunately, most people learn that their identity has been stolen after the damage has already been done.

• You may find out when bill collectors contact you for overdue debts you never incurred.

• You may find out when you apply for a mortgage or car loan and learn that problems with your credit history.

• You may find out when you get something in the mail about an apartment you never rented, a house you never bought, or a job you never held.

What should you do if your identity is stolen?

Filing a police report, checking your credit reports, notifying creditors, and disputing any unauthorized transactions are some of the steps you must take immediately to restore your good name. With Worry Free I.D. one call puts a caseworker on your side to help you handle all the details of restoring your credit.

There's a great deal you can do to fight identity theft right now

Awareness is an effective theft protection weapon. Monitor your personal information. Go over your bank and credit card statements for mistakes. Get your credit reports from all three credit bureaus. The goal is to uncover any problems quickly. Worry Free I.D. is an identity theft protection program that can do a lot of the work for you and make identity thieves' jobs much more difficult.

Credit protection. Credit theft protection. Stolen credit card protection. Fraud protection. Stolen I.D. protection. Worry Free I.D. is protection for identity theft. Available for a small monthly fee to all customers of Brotherhood Bank you can sign up online or stop by any branch of our branches in KCK, Olathe, Lenexa, or Shawnee.