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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

Person with hoodie typing on computer with strange symbols
October 2, 2025
2 min read
For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, learn ID theft risks, warning signs, and steps to secure data, plus monitoring and restoration help.
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

Young businesswoman working on desk, logging in to her laptop and holding smartphone on hand with a security key lock icon on the screen
January 7, 2026
5–6 min read
See 2026 identity threats—AI scams, ransomware, and deepfakes—with tips to spot red flags, use monitoring and alerts, and get fraud resolution support.
Well dressed mature couple going over paperwork at home
January 7, 2026
7 min read
Learn 2026 401(k) scams targeting adults 50+, including fake IRS messages and phishing. Get identity monitoring, alerts, guidance to keep accounts safer.
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 min read
Protect your identity this year-end with easy security tips. Improve passwords, update devices, review credit reports, and stay safe on social media.