“It won’t happen to me.” That belief cost Linda time, sleep, and her credit score. Here’s how she solved it—and how you can, too.
Part 1: The Personal Fallout
Linda Parker, a retired school principal, clicked a realistic travel-discount link while booking a family trip. The site was a sophisticated fake. Within days, criminals opened new credit cards and applied for a $25,000 loan in her name.
• Financial loss: Charges were reversed, but a disputed loan dragged on for months.
• Credit damage: Her score dropped 140+ points, blocking a refinance.
• Legal hassles: 100+ hours on calls, affidavits, and certified letters.
• Emotional strain: Collector calls + uncertainty = anxiety and lost sleep.
• Opportunity cost: She canceled a long-planned vacation to clean up the mess.
Root cause: The myth “I’m not the kind of person identity thieves target”—and no plan for fast recovery.
Part 2: Building a Personal Continuity Plan
Today, Linda’s credit is restored and her stress is gone. With a continuity plan, she can contain future incidents in hours, not months.
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Layered protection: identity monitoring & restoration (accounts, credit, dark web) + two-factor authentication
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Document & data security: encrypted storage, fireproof safe, password manager
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Legal & recovery support: legal services plan + one point of contact
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Incident response checklist: “Fraud Response Binder” with steps to freeze credit, notify banks, document incidents; shared with a trusted family member
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Ongoing review: weekly account checks, quarterly credit reports, annual “digital hygiene” cleanup
“ You don’t just need identity protection—you need a plan to keep living your life if it happens.” —Linda
Call to Action: Don’t Wait for a Crisis—Build Your Plan in One Free Session
My Bridge Builder, LLC helps you prevent identity theft and bounce back quickly if it happens. In a free 30-minute consultation, we’ll map your Personal Continuity Plan so you can protect your name, credit, and peace of mind.
Get your free plan: https://www.mybridgebuilder.com
Call: (801) 557-7105
Email: markholland@mybridgebuilder.com
P.S. Prevention is great. Continuity is priceless. Let’s put both in place—today.
