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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

illustration of a green umbrella and insurance data
April 1, 2025
5 min read
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 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

Fraud Protection

A woman sitting outdoors smiles while looking at a tablet and taking notes in a notebook. She’s wearing glasses and a white sweater, with a coffee cup and bag beside her.
December 1, 2025
3 - 4 minutes
Protect your identity this year-end with easy security tips. Improve passwords, update devices, review credit reports, and stay safe on social media.
A business professional points to a document as he talks to another man.
September 8, 2025
3 min read
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.
man conducting a job search on his home computer
August 8, 2025
12 min read
Employment scams are on the rise. Learn how IDShield can allow your job search to proceed with confidence while keeping your personal information intact.