By Julie Tomascik
Editor
Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the United States. Statistics show an individual’s identity is stolen every two seconds.
With criminals targeting local retailers, social media and everything in between, it can feel like your data is no longer personal. And identity theft can have devastating effects on the victims.
But Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) members have access to identity protection, credit monitoring and help recovering from a credit breach and identity theft with IDX, a new member benefit.
“A connection with IDX is a true testament to Texas Farm Bureau’s commitment to provide our members with quality benefits,” said Whitney Richter, marketing coordinator for TFB’s member benefits program. “With the alarming statistics of identity theft in the United States and abroad, Texas Farm Bureau is proud to collaborate with IDX to offer our members this level of identity protection.”
TFB members save more than 50 percent off the retail cost of the IDX Identity Protection – Premier Plan.
The premier plan includes IDX monitoring, privacy protection and complete identity recovery.
IDX monitoring covers tri-bureau credit monitoring, CyberScanTM dark web monitoring, social security number trace, court records, payday loans and instant inquiry alerts, among others.
The privacy protection includes credit lock, lost wallet protection, password detective and SocialSentryTM social media protection.
IDX’s Care team can act on members’ behalf with limited power of attorney to help with identity recovery.
Members can choose between the premier plan for an individual at $9.95 per month and for families at $17.95 per month.
“This year has posed many uncertainties for Texans, and it’s our goal to provide a member benefit, like IDX, that offers peace of mind and security,” Richter said.
Take advantage of the member benefit by visiting www.idx.us/txfb.
In addition to the IDX program, TFB members also can take advantage of savings with more than 60 member exclusive discounts.
For a complete list of benefits and services available for TFB members, visit https://texasfarmbureau.org/memberbenefits.