Protect your identity and credit for free with MESSA

Scammers. You might not see them, but they see you — especially during the holiday shopping frenzy.

They are lurking, waiting for the perfect opportunity to steal your identity.

They see you at the check-out line while you’re rummaging through your purse searching for your credit card. They’re waiting for you to swipe your bank card at the gas pump. And they’re attempting to snag your personal information when you make a purchase from your favorite online store.

While the frenzy of heavy online shopping traffic, busy shopping centers, public Wi-Fi networks and increased holiday travel are all havens for hackers and thieves this time of year, MESSA gives you peace of mind.

MESSA provides all members and covered dependents free year-round credit and identity protection at no charge through credit-industry leader Experian.

Through this service, you receive two levels of free protection:

• Experian Identity Restoration. This level of protection requires no enrollment. If you suspect your identity has been compromised, you can contact Experian at 877-736-4495. A dedicated investigator will work to recover your financial losses and restore your credit.
• Experian IdentityWorks. This service offers extra protection and requires enrollment. It includes credit monitoring, up to $1 million in identity theft insurance and credit monitoring for children under age 18. This extra level of protection is available to you at no charge.

To learn more or to enroll, visit messa.org/Experian.