Identity Theft

Your Year-End Security Checklist: 4 Simple Ways to Protect Your Identity
Protect your identity this year-end with easy security tips. Improve passwords, update devices, review credit reports, and stay safe on social media.

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.

Data Brokers: What They Are and How to Protect Your Privacy
Data brokers are companies that specialize in collecting, processing, and selling personal information about consumers

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.

How to Spot and Avoid Social Media Commerce Fraud
Social media commerce offers convenience but also requires care to avoid falling victim to scams. Learn how fraudsters operate & how to protect yourself!

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.

Cryptocurrency Scams: Your Complete Protection Guide
Cryptocurrency has revolutionized digital finance, but it's also created new opportunities for scammers to steal your money. Learn how to protect yourself.

AI-Powered Identity Fraud: The New Threat Targeting Americans
How artificial intelligence is making old identity theft scams devastatingly effective—and what you can do to protect yourself. IDShield can help!

The Password Problem: Why Your Strong Password Isn't Strong Enough
ID fraud isn't going away—it's getting worse. Learn how you can stay ahead of criminals with a password manager & multi-factor authentication.

Identity Theft and Elder Abuse: Protecting Our Seniors
Elderly populations face growing threats from identity theft. Explore emerging threats and learn how an IDShield membership can provide safeguards.

SIM Swapping Scams: How They Work and How to Protect Yourself
SIM swapping has emerged as a particularly dangerous form of identity theft. Learn how these scams work and take proactive steps to protect yourself.

How Do Identity Thieves Profile You? PrivacyCheck Can Help You Stay Safe
It’s helpful to know how identity thieves select their victims so that you can take steps to avoid becoming easy prey. Get educated to prevent ID theft!

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.

Tax Identity Theft: Protect Yourself With IRS PIN
If an ID thief poses as you & files your tax return, they could steal your refund. Learn how to secure your tax return filings with an IRS IP PIN.

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!

Tax Season: Tips to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
Check out these helpful tips to help you stay safe from tax-related identity theft. Also get pointers to make sure your tax refund doesn’t get stolen.

Fight These Common Identity Theft Scams in 2025
Stay safe from these common ID theft tactics that scammers use to snag your personal data. Get an IDShield Membership for protection today!

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.

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.

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.

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!

