Incidents of identity theft are growing at an alarming rate. Spamming, phishing, spoofing, wallet theft and dumpster diving are all on the rise. Victims may face financial loss, credit report damage and a rollercoaster of emotions.

First Command Bank is responding to this alarming trend with a new set of tools designed to help customers avoid potential losses in finances, credit worthiness and time. Called ID Protection Service™, the new program proactively monitors credit files, sends e-mail alerts and provides comprehensive credit restoration services and insurance.

“Identity theft is an insidious crime that can happen quickly and subtly,” said David White, president of First Command Bank. “By the time most victims are aware they’ve been targeted, the damage has been done. Our new ID Protection Service™ is designed to help stop thieves early and minimize losses.”

First Command Bank’s ID Protection Service™ features:

• Constant monitoring of credit files as recorded by credit reporting agencies.
• E-mail alerts of changes to credit files.
• Online access to all alerts generated by ID Protection Service™.
• Ability to request copies of credit reports with credit score.
• Identity theft insurance coverage providing up to $25,000 of reimbursement expense with no deductible.
• Comprehensive identity theft resolution services.

Prices start at $4.99 per month and compare favorably to similar services from other providers. Help protect yourself from identity theft. Sign up for ID Protection Service™ today at www.firstcommandbank.com.