Identity Theft

Should I File a Police Report?
If your identity was stolen, learn how and why you need to file a police report.

How They Do It: Unemployment Benefit Theft Tactics Unmasked
Unemployment fraud is a rising crime in the wake of COVID-related employment problems. What to watch out for & how to fight the fraud.

7 Tips to Protect Yourself from Phone Scammers
Phone scammers are out to steal your info! You can stay safe from phone scammers by following these simple tips.
Simple Steps to Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft
Identity theft is a common problem. But it's simple to keep yourself a little safer. Follow these easy tips to enhance your security.

Home Title Theft—Is it Real & How to Avoid it
Home title theft is real and officials fear it's on the rise. Learn how to protect yourself from home equity scams.

Child ID Theft Rates Higher Than Adults, Harder to Detect
Your child may already be the victim of identity theft . IDShield can help!

Simple Mistakes Can Set Up Identity Theft Opportunities
IDShield highlights some oversights that could potentially lead to identity theft that everyone should be aware of.

Identity Thieves Would Love to Steal Your Medical Data
Your medical records are private, but identity thieves won't respect that. Here are some ways to protect yourself.

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for Santa, Shoppers and Scammers
Identity thieves love to steal your personal info during the holiday season. Educating yourself on common holiday scams will help you take steps to protect yourself.

Voice Cloning: Don't Get Duped
Voice cloning is used for many good reasons, like giving people a new voice using AI voice cloning. But criminals can also use them for illegal purposes.

4 Easy Tips That Level Up Your Identity Theft Protection
Knowing how to protect yourself from common ID theft threats is crucial in this technological age. These 4 tips will help you stay safe.

Identity Restoration: How to Recover from Identity Theft
Identity theft is a growing threat and if you are a victim, IDShield is here to help with our identity restoration services.

Protecting Your Social Media Privacy Against ID Threats
It's easy to overshare on social media. Consider these tips and tricks for keeping your social media privacy safe from identity thieves.

Protect Your Tax Refunds From Identity Theft
Identity thieves are all about the money, so tax refund time is their prime time to steal from people. IDShield shares tips on how to protect your tax refunds.

Protecting Your Identity During the Holiday Season
Hackers like to target your holiday spirit by asking for donations, offering fake deals and more. Here's how to stay safer.

Get One-on-One Help with Your Lost or Stolen Wallet
A lost wallet means a headache for you, and maybe a holiday for an ID thief who finds it. Follow these smart tips to keep your wallet safe.

From Nursery to Nursing Home: Identity Theft Can Hit Anyone
Identity thieves don't discriminate. Your child, teen, dad or grandmother could all be at risk. IDShield can protect you and your family.

Advice for College Students on Preventing Identity Theft
There are several ways a thief can gain access to a student’s identity. IDShield shares examples of what to look for to start preventing identity theft.

What is Medical Identity Theft and What Can You Do About It?
The paperwork you fill out at the doctor can be a data goldmine for identity thieves. IDShield shares tips to protect yourself form medical identity theft.

Did Someone Rent with Your Identity?
ID thieves need a place to live too—and they will use your identity to rent it. These tips and resources will help you fight the theft.

Vacation Time—Do This to Protect Your ID
Tips from IDShield you can use before, during & after your vacation to reduce your risk of becoming a victim of identity theft.

Watch Out for Skimmers
If you use an ATM, follow these simple but important tips to keep your PIN, financial info and more safe from prying eyes.

Your Identity? Prove It.
IDShield has seen identity theft victims face a variety of challenges to proving identity and residence address. Learn how to be prepared and what to do.

7 Truths about Tax Identity Theft
IDShield explains how identity thieves operate during tax season, and what you can do to protect yourself.