Identity Theft

Payment App Scams: Tips to Help You Avoid Them

With the increase in usage of payment apps comes an inevitable increase in scams. Learn how to protect yourself.
January 3, 2025
4 min

Top 5 Steps to Help Protect Your Identity in 2025

Implement healthy strategies to protect your identity and your peace of mind. Check out our suggestions for how to put your security plans into action.
January 3, 2025
5 min read

From Crisis to Threat: Protect Yourself from Identity Theft After a Natural Disaster

Disaster relief scams target entire impacted communities. After a natural disaster, protect yourself & those you care about from identity theft. Learn how.
November 1, 2024
5 min

How Election Misinformation Can Lead to Identity Theft: What You Need to Know

Election scams can lead to identity theft & damage your credit. Want to protect yourself or recover from election-related identity theft? Read this post!
October 30, 2024
8 min

Data Breached? How to Regain Control After Your Personal Information Becomes Exposed

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
October 1, 2024
3 min read

Back-to-School Scams: Outwit Fraudsters Before They Strike

Attn: students, parents, and educators: We've got tips to help you outwit back-to-school scammers targeting you during a busy time of year. Be proactive.
September 6, 2024
5 min read

See Beyond the BNPL Hype: Smart Ways to Safeguard Your Identity and Monitor Your Credit

Buy Now Pay Later transactions pose identity theft risks. Before buying a TV, sofa, or other costly items through BNPL, know the risks & how to avoid them.
September 4, 2024
5 min read

Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft

How does identity theft happen? What makes you a target? Get answers from our chief info security officer. Take steps to avoid falling victim to ID theft.
August 9, 2024
5 min read

Returning From Vacation? Watch Out for These Scams Targeting Travelers

Travel survey scams, fake credit card alerts, rental property owners claiming you owe money—post-vacation scams are rising! See scam types & how to be safe.
July 23, 2024
5 min read

How to Spot and Avoid Travel Scams

Travel scams spike during summer vacations and holidays. Arm yourself with knowledge on identifying & avoiding travel scams before they spoil your trip!
June 27, 2024
5 min read

Moving Scams and Identity Theft Exposed: Ways to Safeguard Future Moves

Moving scammers can steal your stuff and your identity. My friend shares a scary experience. How can you avoid the same? Learn to spot these red flags!
May 30, 2024
6 min read

Buying Gift Cards for Loved Ones? Avoid These Common Scams

Did you know that you could be scammed just from buying a gift card? Our cybersecurity expert reveals critical tips to safeguard you & your money. Read now!
May 24, 2024
5 min read

What Is Home Title Theft and Ways to Avoid It

Home title theft is real! It’s also increasing. Learn what to watch out for and ways you can protect your home from sophisticated thieves ready to scam you.
May 2, 2024
8 min read

Social Media Cleanse in 4 Quick, Effective Steps

Social media cleansing is like locking the doors to your digital life. Learn about social media security, social media cleanup—plus actions you can take!
April 4, 2024
7 min read

Child Identity Theft: How Can Child Identity Theft Occur?

What is child identity theft? How can it occur? We unpack answers & offer insight on how to protect your child from identity theft. Let's protect our kids.
April 4, 2024
6 min read

Security For Smart Home: How to Protect It From Identity Thieves

We want to help you create a safe smart home for your family. For easy DIY options, read "Security for Smart Home: How to Protect It From Identity Thieves."
April 4, 2024
5 min read

Online Privacy Has Never Been Easier

Remove personal information from the internet easily. Plus manage your online reputation effectively. Start using IDShield Privacy Check today!
March 28, 2024
3 min read

Cybersecurity Tips for Wedding Success

Want to protect your personal data during wedding planning? Sure you do! We can help you avoid wedding scams. Read cybersecurity tips for wedding success.
March 12, 2024
6 min read

Avoid These Common Romance Scams

In our survey 70% said that they’d been a victim of an online dating scam. Let's slam the scam! Learn to spot internet dating fraudsters & romance scams.
March 6, 2024
5 min read

Why is it Important to Check Your Credit Report?

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.
December 8, 2023
5 min read

Is Your Computer Hacked? How to Tell & Fix it

Is your computer behaving strangely? Discover how hackers can access your computer, what they do with that access, plus how to treat and prevent it here.
September 11, 2023
10 min read

How to Find Out if Someone Has Hacked Your Email

Discover how and why your email account may have been hacked, how to fix it, and how you can prevent it happening again with the experts at IDShield.
August 21, 2023
7 min read

How to Tell if Your Phone Is Hacked & How to Fix It

Phone dying faster than usual or running slowly? You may have been hacked. Discover how hackers access your phone and what you can do to protect yourself.
August 16, 2023
9 min read

How to Recover Your Hacked Facebook Account

Facebook hacks can expose your personal information as well as exposing your friends and family. Learn how to recover and prevent a hacked account here.
April 11, 2023
11 min read