IDArmor and IDtheft Information

What is ID Theft?

Identity (ID) Theft occurs when someone obtains and uses your personal information fraudulently. Financial transactions, such as credit card theft, phone, utility bill, and depository account frauds are among the most frequent fraudulent activities.

Why Worry?

ID Theft is the nation's fastest-growing crime. The problem has reached epidemic proportions. According to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, an estimated 500,000 people per year are victims of Identity Theft. On average, victims of ID Theft spend 175 hours of their personal time and over $800 to clear their names and restore their good credit ratings.

Anyone can become a victim. According to a recent report by the Federal Trade Commission (the agency that files complaints of identity theft), "Most consumers have no idea how this happened to them and do not discover their personal information has been misused for more than a year, and sometimes as long as five years." It takes victims from 14 to 16 months to clear their good names, FTC estimates.

The information in this Pack will help you learn more about ID Theft and show you what you can do now to protect your name and your privacy.

McGruff® ID Armor $14.95

Identity theft is the nation's fastest-growing crime. The McGruff® ID Armor helps you take the strongest steps possible toward protecting your identity and keeping your credit secure. You'll get step-by-step directions, easy-to-use forms and suggested phone calls to make. It's your privacy -- take a few minutes to protect it!

You can order The McGruff® ID Armor Identity Protection and Privacy Pack
by sending a check or money-order for $14.95 + $2.00 (shipping) [EACH] to

CAUSE [ID ARMOR PACKET]
2029 H Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Please make checks/money-orders payable to CAUSE and indicate how many packets you would like us to send you.