Identity Theft Protection NY

Your peace of mind and account security are our top priorities. We’re committed to helping you keep your personal information secure and are proud to partner with EZShield to offer affordable, top-of-the-line identity theft protection in NY. For just $4.99 each month, EZShield monitors you and your family’s personal information and alerts you to potential fraudulent activity related to your identity.

You can count on EZShield Identity Protection:

Comprehensive Monitoring
Your credit and other personal information is monitored 24/7 to keep you informed of changes or potentially fraudulent activity related to your identity.

Timely Notifications
You’ll receive an immediate email or push notification when a change occurs to any of your identity vault-stored information.

Control and Protection
Access your personalized dashboard from any device for peace of mind and a clear view of any threats to your personal information.

Expert Guidance and Resolution
You don’t have to face identity theft alone, if an issue arises, EZShield guides you through each step in restoring your identity.

Click on the images below to download the “MySontiq” app from Google Play or the App Store to access your EzShield account.

Need to contact an EZShield Restoration Specialist to discuss a new alert? Call 1.833.464.8106.

Here are helpful How-To videos and FAQs for setting up and getting the most out of your EZShield Identity Theft Protection in NY.

How to register for EZShield Identity Theft Protection Services:

How to add information to your EZShield Identity Vault:

How to navigate your personalized EZShield Protection Dashboard:

How to review alerts and open a new identity theft case:

How to navigate your EZShield Account Manager:

What is EZShield?

EZShield is a market-leading identity monitoring company offering 24/7 identity theft monitoring and restoration services.
How does EZShield work?
EZShield offers both an online and mobile platform for users to store their personal data for monitoring. This personal data can include:
- Your name
- Physical address
- Driver’s license
- Social security number
- 3 phone numbers
- 10 email addresses
- 10 medical ID cards
- 10 credit union/bank accounts, credit cards and debit cards
- 5 passports
Why do I need identity theft protection?
- Data breaches are becoming a regular occurrence, leaving information such as names, phone numbers, addresses, dates of birth and Social Security Numbers for sale on the dark web.
- With this information, an identity thief can open loans, credit cards, bank accounts and more in your name, potentially ruining your credit without your knowledge.
- Having identity theft protection proactively monitors for these events while also providing you resources to fully recover any information that has been lost.
What does EZShield Identity Protection cost?

The cost for EZShield Identity Theft Protection is $4.99 each month. This is an automatic reoccurring debit (ACH) that is required to come from a Northern checking or savings account. The payment will be made on the same day every month.
How do I sign up for EZShield Identity Protection?

Click the orange “Sign Up Today!” box above. It will take you to the EZShield website where you can sign up.
What information do I need to sign up?
You’ll need the following to complete your sign up for EZShield Identity Protection services:
- Full name
- Email address
- Physical address
- Phone number (optional)
- Password
- Last 4 digits of SSN
- Your Northern Credit Union bank account number
- The Northern Credit Union Routing Number, which is 221380936.
Will I be in contract with EZShield?

Signing up for the EZShield identity monitoring service will not put you in a contract with either Northern Credit Union or EZShield. You are free to sign up for and cancel services at any time.
What is included in my monthly package?
- An online and mobile identity vault containing the personal information, accounts and documents you would like EZShield to monitor
- Password manager
- 24/7 restoration services
- Recent breach and fraud news alerts
What is dark web monitoring?
- All of your stored information will be scanned daily against known black-market chat rooms, websites and other databases.
- If your information is discovered on any black-market affiliated source, you will be notified via email or phone within 24 hours of the discovery.
Are additional services available with the Identity Protection package?
Additional EZShield identity monitoring services are available for an additional cost. Other services EZShield offers include:
- Quarterly credit score
- Public records monitoring
- Financial account monitoring
To learn more, visit our EZShield homepage.
Who's covered by the EZShield Identity Protection package?
EZ Shield services cover:
- The primary EZShield account holder.
- Family members including spouses, domestic partners, and children under the age of 21 (25 if they’re enrolled full-time in school).
- Files uploaded to the document manager will be monitored for the primary account holder and applicable family members.
How will I know if I have an alert?
- Notifications will appear in the online and mobile dashboard.
- Mobile dashboard users will receive push notifications.
- Email notifications are generated 24/7 and sent immediately upon receipt of an alert.
  
  Two email alerts will be delivered.
- If an alert goes unacknowledged for five days, EZShield will call via phone.
  
  Outbound calls are made Monday – Friday. 8am–8pm EST.
How do I contact a restoration specialist?

Restoration specialists can be reached by calling 1.833.464.8106.
How will the restoration specialist know it's really me calling?

Restoration specialists verify all callers by their name and two pieces of account information on each call.
What will the restoration specialist do?
- Restoration specialists will review and explain what information has been compromised. After determining what has been compromised, the specialist will follow a 32-step restoration process tailored to recover the information lost or compromised.
- You’ll be assigned one designated specialist who will keep in frequent contact with you throughout the process to ensure your peace of mind. The specialist will follow all steps necessary to bring you back to your pre-breach status.
What information will the specialist have access to?
- Restoration specialists will have access to the personal information that you provided in your online vault for the purpose of dark web monitoring. This includes names, Social Security number, date of birth, address, phone numbers, emails, etc.
- Specialists will not have access to any photos, documents or passwords in your online vault.
- Limited power of attorney documentation is available and required if you would like the specialist to act on your behalf using your information. Consent to a limited power of attorney is not necessary and the specialist can give advice on what steps you can take to restore what has been lost.
Is EZShield secure?
- EZShield uses a Triple Layer Defense^TMto encrypt data on multiple levels. All information in transit, in use and at rest is covered by an individual level of encryption to provide a unique mix.
- In addition, information stored in the Online Vault is encrypted once at the system level on the cloud database, and again within your unique record held by EZShield to provide multiple layers of security.
What if I close my Northern Credit Union account?
- After closing your Northern Credit Union account, you’ll need to contact EZShield to cancel your services.
- EZShield can assist in converting your account from a Northern Credit Union-partner account to a general membership account if you would like to maintain your EZShield services.
- If EZShield doesn’t receive payment due to account closure, they’ll send a letter indicating a payment due date. After this date, if payment has not been received, your services will be canceled.
Are you telling me about the program because there's a problem with my account?

There are no current issues with your Northern Credit Union account. We’re taking a proactive approach to the growing security threat of identity theft by offering our members the ability to have their personal information professionally monitored 24/7.

For more information about fraud and how you can stay safe, visit our Fraud Prevention Center.

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