Identity Theft

What to Do if Your Information is Found on the Dark Web
Having your personal information on the dark web can lead to identity theft. Learn why your information is on the dark web, and how you can remove it.

How to Know if Your Identity Has Been Stolen
Identity theft can cause many problems for you and your family. Here are 3 signs your identity has been stolen.

How Does Online Identity Theft Happen?
Identity theft online can happen through a variety of different means. Learn more about the different ways identity theft can happen today.

How to Delete Your Online Identity
Deleting your online presence can be a long and complicated process. Here are 3 ways you can erase your internet presence today.

3 Ways to Protect Your Data and Identity Online
Worried about protecting your online privacy? You're not alone. Here are 3 ways to secure your data online.

Understanding Personal Online Reputation Management
Learn how personal online reputation management can benefit every part of your life from your career, to finance opportunities to your personal life.

The Tax Identity Theft Description You Need to Stay Safe
Tax identity theft reports have increased 45% since the pandemic. Get insight on ways to keep your identity and refund safe. Let's all be proactive!

Employment-Related Identity Theft
Employment identity theft occurs when someone uses your identity to find employment. Learn more about employment fraud and ways to avoid it.

Are Your Employees Equipped to Represent Your Firm Online?
Here are some of the potential negatives and positives of your employees’ social media presence, and how IDShield can help.

How to Report Identity Theft to Credit Bureaus
Reporting identity theft to credit bureaus can be a confusing process. Here are 3 steps to take when reaching out to credit bureaus.

How to Report Identity Theft to the Police
You should always file a police report for identity theft immediately. Here's how to file a police report for identity theft online.

Your Online Reputation and Why You Should Care
It's important to make sure any outdated online content about you doesn't become the persona that others uncover. IDShield can help!

Scan and Clean Up Your Reddit with IDShield
We can scan your Reddit posts to ID content that could potentially damage your professional reputation. You can delete the posts you chose.

Keep Your Private Information Safe On Dating Apps—The Do's and Don’ts
If you want to swipe right and play the dating scene, learn about the risks and 6 do's and 6 don'ts to stay safe.

What Are the Types of Identity Theft?
There are many different types of identity theft including: financial, medical & tax fraud. Here's what to look for.

Build Your Online Reputation with Our LinkedIn Features
Being your best self online begins with reviewing social media for previous posts that could be damaging & removing that content.

Top 5 Reasons You Need to do a Social Media Clean Up
The online footprint we leave on social networks can impact our lives. Here's why you should update accounts & do a social media cleanup!

How to Stop Getting Preapproved Credit Card Offers in the Mail
Start by opting out of prescreened credit card offers by calling the FTC at 888-5-OPT-OUT (888-567-8688). Here are steps you can take.

Why You Need Stronger Passwords
Keep your passwords safe and secure with IDShield's convenient Password Manager.

How SIM Swap Works: What You Need to Know
SIM swapping is a scam designed to transfer a phone user's info to a scammer. Here are 4 ways to detect and prevent SIM swap attacks.

Why You Need Online Reputation Management for Your Professional Life
Most professionals look up business & social contacts online before connecting with them. Here's why your online reputation management matters.

How Data Brokers Sell Your Identity & Personal Information
Data brokers collect your information and sell that data to others. Here's how data brokers sell your identity & what you can do to protect yourself.

How Secure is Your Password? Password Strength Tips
How secure is your password? It is possible that reusing a password can affect your accounts. Learn more about the importance of password strength.

What is PII and What Does PII Include?
Personally identifiable information (PII), refers to information that directly identifies an individual. Learn more about PII data and what it includes.