Identity Theft

Scare tactics are used by scammers because it creates confusion leading to hasty and often disastrous decisions. IDShield shares what to look out for.

If you store anything in the Cloud, understand what the Cloud is. Stay more secure by knowing common security risks of keeping your personal files online.

Did someone file taxes using your SSN? Start by calling the IRS Refund Hotline or go to "Where's My Refund" at IRS.gov to begin a refund trace.

Home title theft is real and officials fear it's on the rise. Learn how to protect yourself from home equity scams.

Your child may already be the victim of identity theft . IDShield can help!

Learn about the crippling ways income tax returns and refunds are diverted. Become an IDShield member to get identity theft protection & peace of mind.

Do you know how to keep your online data secure? Avoid revealing these common pieces of information.

You consider yourself careful when it comes to online scams, but as consumers get smarter, scammers are getting savvier. IDShield shares what to beware of.

Why is Dr. Seuss canceled? As you navigate the world of social media, remember that your words matter and your digital footprint does not disappear.

The IRS is careful about communicating with you. If you receive something suspicious, it's probably one of the many IRS scams around today. Know the signs.

How many sites are there where you have an account that you no longer use? IDShield shares why you may want to consider deleting old accounts.

The COVID-19 vaccine rolling out gives scammers a new way to steal your data. Find out how to keep criminals from tricking you into giving up too much info or hard-earned money.

You have lots of important files, photos & personal info stored on your digital devices. Here's how to back up that data to keep it safe from potential loss.

Romance is in the air—so are romance scams. It's important to know the warning signs of a scam so you don't fall for fake profiles, hackers and predators.

Hackers seek to steal your info every day. One of the ways they do this is by credential stuffing. Find out how to prevent a credential stuffing attack.

Any video game console is fun entertainment for your child; but it also poses serious security risks. This is how to keep your kids safe while gaming online.

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.

Doorbell cameras are good for physical security, but what about the safety of your personal data?

Think twice before taking advantage of all those rewards programs. Hackers may be targeting you and engaging in loyalty fraud.

What is an election scam and how do you protect yourself? Here are 4 tips about encountering common election scams like fake polls and scam calls.

Tracking COVID-19 could help slow the spread of the virus. But is it worth the risks to our personal privacy?

Many devices have fancy ways to log in using your eyes, fingerprints or voice. Learn more about the pros and cons of these biometric login techniques.

Make sure your fancy new car isn't spying on you with data tracking and storage.