Did you hear about the recent security breach at Home Depot? Are you concerned with your safety and security of your credit card? If you want to know more about the data breach, here’s a link with more details from Home Depot:

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=63646&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1964976&highlight=

A data breach occurs when confidential information, like your Social Security number, credit card number or health information, is exposed or accessed by an unauthorized person. Studies show that individuals who receive a data breach notification letter are more than four times as likely to become victims of identity theft.

The new LifeLock Ultimate Plus program can help provide you with peace of mind and safety against identity fraud in a digitally connected world. 

When news of a potential Home Depot breach was released, LifeLock shared these tips:

1. Monitor your transactions: Keep an eye on the activity on your credit and debit card accounts, looking for any charges that don’t seem to be yours.
2. Report suspicious transactions immediately: If you see a card transaction—even a small one—that doesn’t look right, contact the card issuer immediately. The phone number is on the back of your card.
3. Order a new debit card: If you believe your debit card number was compromised, don’t wait for fraudulent charges to start appearing on your statement. Request a new card from your bank. This way, you reduce the chances of a criminal depleting your bank account, and you avoid potential challenges in recovering your funds. Credit cards offer more protection and less risk because funds are not directly withdrawn from your bank account as they are with a debit card. 
4. Follow the story: Investigation of this crime is still under way. Watch for news and communication from Home Depot.
5. Consider using an identity protection service: LifeLock provides identity protection products and services you can count on. In fact, with LifeLock Advantage™ and LifeLock Ultimate Plus™, we can help you detect fraudulent activity with alerts for cash withdrawals, balance transfers and large purchases within our extensive network.