Identity theft occurs when someone steals your personal identifying information and uses it for personal or financial gain. Identity theft is a serious crime that can negatively affect your finances and credit and take months to resolve.
At Franklin Templeton we are committed to safeguarding our client accounts. If an unauthorized activity were to occur on your account, we will work with you and other involved parties, including law enforcement when appropriate, to investigate and resolve the incident.
If you suspect fraudulent activity, or have been the victim of identity theft, contact us immediately so we can take appropriate steps to protect your accounts.
To learn more about our security measures and how you can help protect your accounts, review the following information.
The convenience and ease of performing banking and financial transactions online also come with added vulnerability to your personal information. Identity thieves employ many methods to steal personal information such as "phishing", foreign lottery scams, cyber theft and mail theft.
We are committed to safeguarding your personal information and make this responsibility a priority. We employ strict security policies and procedures designed to protect your assets and personal information. For more information on our physical, electronic and procedural security measures, click here. To view our Privacy Policy, click here.
To avoid being a victim of identity theft and other scams, consider taking the following steps to safeguard your personal information and accounts:
Equifax: http://www.equifax.com or (800) 525-6285
Experian: http://www.experian.com or (888) Experian / (888) 397-3742
TransUnion: http://www.transunion.com or (800) 680-7289
Federal Trade Commission: http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/feature-0014-identity-theft
United States Postal Inspection Service: https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority:http://www.finra.org/Investors/ProtectYourself/InvestorAlerts/FraudsAndScams/P037886