Tax Day: Tips to Help Protect Against Identity Theft #Lifelock

Tax Day: Tips to Help Protect Against Identity Theft #Lifelock

You the only good thing about taxes being due on a Sunday (which April 15th is) you get to add two bonus days filling due date is now April 17th 2012.  Did you fill yet? Did you remember to mail it in or did you do efile? Are you sure it isnt sitting in an envelope in the visor of the car? or worst in the bottomless purse your wife carries around? maybe its stuck between the seat and the center console of the car.

Doesnt matter if you’re getting a refund or your going to owe the IRS – people looking to steal your identity aren’t concerned which category you fall in as they prepare to assume your identity and make good on a return that you were or weren’t expecting.

“Tax season is the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow for identity thieves,” said Todd Davis, Chairman and CEO of the industry-leading identity theft protection firm LifeLock. “Unfortunately, the current system is not built to protect consumers from tax fraud but rather is built on a first come-first served basis. Consumers need to understand the existing dangers and take immediate action to claim their rightful return before an identity thief can strike.”

There is no way to stop all identity theft, however, LifeLock offers the following tax filing tips for consumers to consider when preparing their income taxes in 2012:

FILE FAST – Your procrastination can turn into profit for an identity thief. The sooner you file, the less time an identity thief has to compromise your information and cash in on a fraudulent return.

SECURE YOURSELF – When using online tax preparation software, be certain that the Web site is secure and that you see an https:// in the URL. The “s” in the URL indicates that the server is secure and personal information is encrypted and can be transmitted safely from your computer to the end point.

SKIP THE PHISHING TRIP – Remember this: the IRS never initiates communications with taxpayers through email.  Identity thieves can send fraudulently emails, posing as an employee of the IRS in an attempt to collect personally identifiable information to use in compromising your identity. This type of scam is commonly referred to as phishing. Do not respond if you should receive an email from the IRS, instead forward it to [email protected].

For additional information on how to protect your personal information and secure your identity, LifeLock offers a series of educational guidelines online.

Win Tickets to the Premiere of “Act of Valor” from Lifelock!

Win Tickets to the Premiere of “Act of Valor” from Lifelock!

LifeLock is proud to partner with Relativity Media in the upcoming theatrical release of “Act of Valor,” one of most authentic action movies ever made.  “Act of Valor” was filmed using actual Navy SEALs, weapons and tactics – giving you a glimpse into the fast-paced, adrenaline fueled world of America’s elite military.  This is SUCH a guy movie… these are real SEALS!!!! I expect the line to see this movie will be a bunch of Dads and some single guys just looking for a great popcorn action flick!

DESCRIPTION OF THE FILM
An unprecedented blend of real-life heroism and original filmmaking, Act of Valor stars a group of active-duty Navy SEALs in a powerful story of contemporary global anti-terrorism. Inspired by true events, the film combines stunning combat sequences, up-to-the minute battlefield technology and heart-pumping emotion for the ultimate action adventure.

Act of Valor takes audiences deep into the secretive world of the most elite, highly trained group of warriors in the modern world. When the rescue of a kidnapped CIA operative leads to the discovery of a deadly terrorist plot against the U.S., a team of SEALs is dispatched on a worldwide manhunt. As the valiant men of the Bandito Platoon race to stop a coordinated attack that could kill and wound thousands of American civilians, they must balance their commitment to country, team and their families back home.

Each time they accomplish their mission, a new piece of intelligence reveals another shocking twist to the deadly terror plot, which stretches from Chechnya to the Philippines and from Ukraine to Somalia. The widening operation sends the SEALs across the globe as they track the terrorist ring to the U.S.-Mexico border, where they engage in an epic firefight with an outcome that has potentially unimaginable consequences for the future of America.

Just like there is no better protector of our country than the Navy SEALs, there is no better protector of your identity than LifeLock – which offers the most comprehensive identity theft protection service available.  Armed with advanced technologies and world class member service, identity thieves don’t stand a chance.

WIN TICKETS TO THE PREMIERE
Does this sound like a movie for you?  How about entering to win a trip to see the premiere and much much more?  Visit the Act of Valor tab on the LifeLock Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LifeLock?sk=app_310177202326156  where you can enter to win 2 tickets to the world premiere of the film.

The prize includes one trip for two (winner plus guest) to Los Angeles for the premiere. (Included is round-trip air transportation, ground transportation between the airport-hotel and the hotel-premiere event, hotel accommodations for for two nights, and $1,000 spending money for the winner.) Approximate retail value of the grand prize is up to $3,500.  Contest runs through February 3, 2012.

After entering to win, you can also write a note to a U.S. soldier and honor those who fight to protect our freedoms by sending them a message of thanks.

Additionally keep an eye out on the DaDa Rocks facebook wall – as I’ll be giving away some passes to see the movie (in your local movie hang).

As a Lifelock Ambassador, this is a sponsored post.

Want a LifeLock Ultimate Account? #LifeLock

Want a LifeLock Ultimate Account? #LifeLock

I’ve written some great tips from LifeLock on how to stay safe shopping but now I have a chance to giveaway a LifeLock Ultimate account!

What is LifeLock — LifeLock, helps protect you against more than just credit fraud, LifeLock alerts you whenever they detect your personal information being used to apply for wireless services, retail credit, utilities, and mortgage loans within their extensive network. If you become a victim of identity theft while you are a LifeLock member because of some failure or defect in their service, they will spend up to $1 million to hire experts, lawyers, investigators, consultants and whoever else it takes to help your recovery. Restrictions Apply and of course there are some Terms & Conditions that you can see on their site.

Whats included in the membership?

  • Alerts of potential threats–both credit and noncredit related
  • Online access to a personalized dashboard showing current threats
  • Relentless identity monitoring for exposure of your personal information
  • Member services with local phone support—24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
  • Stolen or lost wallet remediation services to help cancel and replace credit and debit cards*
  • Comprehensive recovery services if you become a victim of identity theft on our watch.
Then in the Ultimate membership adds to that…
  • Priority status and dedicated LifeLock Ultimate member services team
  • Expanded monitoring of personal information across a comprehensive network of databases
  • Enhanced, online reporting of threats
  • Advanced checking and savings account application alerts
  • Public record surveillance
  • Payday loan monitoring
  • Daily monitoring of all 3 credit bureau reports
  • Alerts when contact information changes on existing credit card, checking, and savings accounts
  • 24/7 online access to your annual TransUnion credit report and monthly score

How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. December 8th, 2011.
Leave a comment below with one feature  you love about this service and please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email).

You get 1 extra entry for tweeting about this contest (you can do this daily). Must contain the following information: @LifeLock @dadarocks #lifelock – http://bit.ly/tgfSa9 and you must also comment with the link to your tweet.

Example: I want to win a @lifelock ultimate membership  from @dadarocks #lifelock  – http://bit.ly/tgfSa9 #giveaway

You get 1 extra entry for following @DaDaRocks on twitter –www.twitter.com/dadarocks You must comment that you’re a follower.
You get 1 extra entry for following @lifelock on twitter –www.twitter.com/lifelock You must comment that you’re a follower.
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You get 1 extra entry for suggesting and having 5 friends become fans of DaDa Rocks on facebook (and have them leave a note saying you sent them)
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You will have 24 hours to reply before we pick another winner!
Disclaimer: LifeLock supplied the membership for this giveaway. Limited to the USA