Lincoln Automotive Financial protects Canadian clients with new credit monitoring

Canadian victims lost millions to identity theft, fraud in 2015

• The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre counts 25,000 victims reporting identity theft or fraud in 2015; actual victims are estimated at 500,000
• More than $220 million in estimated identity theft losses last year
• New complimentary 24/7 service will alert Lincoln Automotive Financial Services clients to potential identity fraud, theft

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre1 (CAFC) says more than 25,000 victims reported losing nearly $11 million to identity fraudsters in the first 11 months of 2015 – and estimates actual victims and dollars lost are 20 times greater than reported. Lincoln Automotive Financial Services is helping Canadian clients defend themselves against identity fraud with new complimentary credit monitoring.

“We want to provide our clients the peace of mind that comes from knowing their credit is being monitored all day and all night. They will be notified immediately of any activity affecting their credit,” said Alan Cusworth, Marketing and Brand manager. “Clients will also have unlimited access to their TransUnion credit report and credit score so they can check their status any time.”

The complimentary service is available to clients in Canada who finance or lease a new Lincoln through Lincoln Automotive Financial Services from May 2, 2016, through May 1, 2017, and who activate their account on the TransUnion website. The service continues for two years.

“Canadians are losing millions of dollars to identity theft every year and we expect a very positive response to this complimentary service,” Cusworth added.

1. “Monthly Summary Report – November 2015” Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

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About Ford Motor Credit Company

Ford Motor Credit Company is a leading automotive financial services company. It provides dealer and customer financing to support the sale of Ford Motor Company products around the world, including through Lincoln Automotive Financial Services in the United States, Canada and China. Ford Credit is a subsidiary of Ford established in 1959. For more information, visit www.fordcredit.com or www.lincolnafs.com.

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