What do I do when I lose my wallet to protect from identity theft?

Have you ever lost your wallet and felt the immediate panic of what might happen to your personal information? In this episode of the Ask Ralph Show, Ralph Estep Jr. tackles the crucial question, What Do I Do When I Lose My Wallet to Protect From Identity Theft? Through real-life examples and expert advice, Ralph explains the steps you need to take to safeguard your identity, from canceling credit cards to placing fraud alerts. Tune in to learn how to protect yourself from potential identity theft and the nightmare that follows.

https://www.askralphpodcast.com/protect-from-identity-theft/

Podcast Shownotes:

00:00 Episode Overview
00:48 Listener’s Question: What Should I Do After Losing My Wallet?
02:19 Bible Verse: Luke 16:10 – The Importance of Stewardship
03:30 Real-Life Story: Tom’s Wallet Loss at an Amusement Park
05:42 Preparing for the Possibility of Losing Your Wallet
05:54 #1 Make a List of Everything in Your Wallet
06:38 #2 Don’t Carry Unnecessary Items in Your Wallet
07:08 #3 Using a Digital Wallet App on Your Smartphone
07:38 #4 Take Photos of Important Documents and Store Them Securely in the Cloud
08:26 Key Steps to Protect Against Identity Theft After Losing Your Wallet #1 Call Your Bank and Credit Card Companies
08:51 #2 File a Police Report
09:07 #3 Place a Fraud Alert on Your Credit Reports
09:28 #4 Replace Your Driver's License and Other Important Documents
09:43 #5 Monitor Your Credit Reports and Bank Statements
10:07 Identity Theft Protection Services (LifeLock, Identity Guard, and IdentityForce)
11:26 Recap and Closing

Helpful Resources:
https://lifelock.norton.com/
https://www.identityguard.com/
https://www.identityforce.com/

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