IDShield Blog

These days, almost everyone is online including our kids. Translation: children’s private information is more exposed than ever. Why? Because information about them is collected every time they play an online game on their tablet, text with their friends on their...

Identity theft has been a problem for years. Coronavirus has created more new opportunities for ID thieves to steal your info. During the coronavirus pandemic, more people than ever before are using the internet to work, shop, and stay entertained while they remain...

Anti-cyberbullying consultation and assistance IDShield now offers advanced services that provide comprehensive privacy and anti-cyberbullying consultation and assistance. In addition to data monitoring and threat alerts, members will receive one-on-one consultation...

With IDShield, you can rest assured that your address is safe. IDShield’s Address Change Monitoring feature monitors your address history through the National Change of Address database. We also provide a snapshot of your United States Postal Service address history....

There is a lot going on in the world right now and we are all remaining vigilant and attentive. We recognize that during times of uncertainty, people need confidence and peace of mind. IDShield is built to protect and empower you. Unfortunately, we are seeing...

In addition to the possibility of being responsible for paying back the debt, unauthorized loans taken in you name can negatively impact your credit report – leading to higher payments on future loans and more. IDShield’s Payday Loan Monitoring service provides...

It’s not your imagination; 2019 was a brutal year for data security. Data breaches increased in both frequency and size with hacks at Facebook, Twitter, and even the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency grabbing headlines. Since it’s time to unwrap those...

‘Tis the season for year-end wrap-ups, and hence, we bring you IDShield’s wrap-up. In 2019, we issued 996,795 alerts for suspicious activity on members’ accounts. Sound like a lot? It is. Identity theft is on the rise, but you can take control by protecting yourself....

Your wallet is one of the most important and personally sensitive items you possess. But it can also be one of the easiest items to misplace. Paying at the grocery store or the gas station? You might forget it on the counter. Sitting down in a theater seat? It could...

As the holiday season approaches, most people are preparing to enjoy the company of their loved ones. Criminals, however, are hoping to catch victims off-guard when they are preoccupied by family events and travel. Privacy dangers IDShield Product Director Allen...

It’s 10:30 on a Saturday night, and you are lazily skimming through your emails. You open an email from a company you know. You don’t pay much attention as you click the link that says, “Update your payment information.” To keep receiving member-only discounts, you...

Data breaches, hacks and identity theft incidents are on the rise. However, protecting your personal information has never been easier! When you become an IDShield Member, you can download the IDShield mobile app to access all your valuable membership benefits right...