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June 26, 2007
The Associated Blind, Inc. Encourages eSight Members to Go Direct®
Millions of Americans with disabilities receive federal benefits, either directly or through a caregiver such as a parent or other relative. If you are currently receiving these benefits, do you use direct deposit? The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Go Direct campaign wants people to know that receiving a federal benefit by paper check places them at greater risk of fraud and identity theft.
Direct deposit is simply the safest way to receive your benefit payments. In 2006, more than 57,000 Treasury-issued checks - totaling an estimated $54 million - were stolen or forged. By switching to direct deposit you can eliminate the risk of lost or stolen checks and help protect yourself or a loved one against identity theft and fraud. Direct deposit is also convenient, since the money is automatically placed in your account on payment day. This means one less errand to run, one less thing to worry about.
Go Direct, a national campaign sponsored by the Treasury and Federal Reserve Banks, makes it easy for people who get Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to sign up for direct deposit. Simply call the toll-free helpline (800) 333-1795 or sign up on Go Direct's government-secure Web site: www.GoDirect.org (English) or www.DirectoASuCuenta.org (Spanish). Within a few minutes, you can have the peace of mind that comes with direct deposit.
Posted by Nancy at June 26, 2007 05:11 PM