Identity Theft

Any crime that involves wrongfully using another person’s data in a fraudulent manner is identity theft. The sooner you become aware, the less damage thieves can do.

WARNING SIGNS

UNFAMILIAR PURCHASES

Always check billing statements for purchases or transactions you did not make.
CREDIT REPORT SURPRISES

Check your credit report regularly for anything out of the ordinary.

Online Accounts can help prevent identity theft

Answers to the top questions

There are three major credit reporting companies, each of which is required to provide you with one free copy of your credit report every year upon request. Contact them directly to order your reports:

Elan has partnered with TransUnion so you can check your credit score for free anytime you need, and as often as you want without any effect on your score. Your score is updated monthly.¹

The creditor and issuer of this card is Elan Financial Services, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. or Mastercard International Incorporated.

Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.

American Express is a federally registered service mark of American Express and is used by Elan Financial Services pursuant to license.

¹ Credit score can be updated every 30 days, upon log-in. The free VantageScore^® credit score is for educational purposes only and is not used by Elan Financial Services to make credit decisions.
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Identity Theft

WARNING SIGNS

UNFAMILIAR PURCHASES

CREDIT REPORT SURPRISES

Online Accounts can help prevent identity theft

Answers to the top questions

How do I check my credit report?