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Credit Monitoring

Credit card frozen in a block of ice
March 6, 2025
5 min read
Is a credit freeze something you should consider? Explore why you may need to freeze your credit & the possible downsides of freezing your credit. Read on!
An older man sitting on a sofa looking at his credit report. A laptop and Christmas tree is nearby.|Thief holding a computer tablet surrounded by padlocks.
December 8, 2023
5 min read
Get some of the best ways you can clean up your credit report, plus easy actions you can take to check your credit report and monitor it all year long.
Couple researching credit freezes using a laptop|Couple at home researching credit freeze info on laptop
August 23, 2022
5 min read
By learning how to freeze your credit, you can protect yourself from suspected identity theft. Follow these steps to freeze your credit.

Data Breach

Data breach warning in red|Woman talking on her phone to IDShield about a data brach.
October 1, 2024
3 min read
Personal information exposed in a data breach? Learn key steps like freezing credit files and securing your data to prevent identity theft & financial loss. Image Alt Text: As appropriate
Artificially intelligence image of a woman's face to be used for deepfake identity fraud.
September 27, 2024
5 min
AI identity theft, including deepfake identity fraud puts your personal information at risk. Learn ways to protect your identity from AI-driven scams.
Padlock representing protection against a data breach
August 23, 2022
4 min read
A data breach occurs when data is stolen. Stolen data can be used to commit identity fraud. Here's everything you need to know.

Fraud Protection

IRS website on a computer monitor
March 11, 2025
5 min read
If an ID thief poses as you & files your tax return, they could steal your refund. Learn how to secure your tax return filings with an IRS IP PIN.
Credit card frozen in a block of ice
March 6, 2025
5 min read
Is a credit freeze something you should consider? Explore why you may need to freeze your credit & the possible downsides of freezing your credit. Read on!
Online shopping displayed on a man's computer monitor
January 3, 2025
4 min
With the increase in usage of payment apps comes an inevitable increase in scams. Learn how to protect yourself.