Identity Theft

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AI identity theft, including deepfake identity fraud puts your personal information at risk. Learn ways to protect your identity from AI-driven scams.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hackers can exploit your smartphone through texts. How do they do it? What can you do to keep your personal information out of their hands? Get the facts.

Travel scams spike during summer vacations and holidays. Arm yourself with knowledge on identifying & avoiding travel scams before they spoil your trip!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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."

Remove personal information from the internet easily. Plus manage your online reputation effectively. Start using IDShield Privacy Check today!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How can you recognize email scams? IDShield can monitor your email accounts & send an alert if it appears thieves have access to your emails.

The elderly are top scam targets because there's a perception that many lose mental acuity as part of aging. IDShield provides protection & peace of mind.