IDShield Blog
Explore our blog for the latest news, advice, and more across the world of identity theft protection.
Featured
Understanding Synthetic Identity Fraud: What You Need to Know
Learn how synthetic identity fraud works, why it’s rising, and how IDShield helps protect your identity with 24/7 monitoring and expert restoration.
Credit Monitoring
Freezing Your Credit – Why, When, and How To Do It
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!
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.
How to Freeze Your Credit
By learning how to freeze your credit, you can protect yourself from suspected identity theft. Follow these steps to freeze your credit.
Data Breach
Insurance Identity Theft – How Can You Avoid It?
Insurance identity theft is a common reality in our technological age, and it's only becoming more common. Here's what you can do to protect yourself.
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
Fraud Protection
The Hidden Risks of Co-signing a Loan: What You Need to Know
When you co-sign a loan you put your credit history and personal assets on the line. IDShield explains the risks of co-signing a loan.
Employment Scams: How to Protect Yourself from Job Search Fraud
Employment scams are on the rise. Learn how IDShield can allow your job search to proceed with confidence while keeping your personal information intact.
The Hidden Threat of Application-to-Person (A2P) Fraud
Fraudsters can now launch phone scams that mimic legitimate business communications. ID theft protection is now essential. Here's how IDShield can help.