Identity Theft

How to Find Out if Someone Has Hacked Your Email

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.
August 21, 2023
6 min, 47 sec read

How to Tell if Your Phone Is Hacked & How to Fix It

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.
August 16, 2023
9 min, 17 sec read

How to Recover Your Hacked Facebook Account

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.
April 11, 2023
10 min, 58 sec read

Recognizing Email Scams: Weird Symbols to Look for

How can you recognize email scams? IDShield can monitor your email accounts & send an alert if it appears thieves have access to your emails.
March 30, 2023
3 min, 36 sec read

Why Older Americans are Top Scam Targets

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.
March 30, 2023
3 min, 25 sec read

Job Hunting? Review Your Social Media First

Employers often run online checks to review info about you online. Get ahead of the trend & clean up your online profile with IDShield.
November 14, 2022
2 min, 29 sec read

Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Be Aware of These Charity Scams

Before you donate your money to charity, read these tips to avoid fraudulent scams. IDShield can help you stay proactive in the fight against scammers!
October 19, 2022
3 min, 41 sec read

Don't Let Your Social Media Posts from Years Ago Define You

Our past can be resurfaced to damage our present. To reclaim your social media presence, a service like IDShield is an invaluable tool.
October 10, 2022
2 min, 59 sec read

How We Review Your Online Reputation

IDShield's automated Reputation Scan reviews your social media images & posts to find anything potentially damaging to your online privacy or reputation.
October 3, 2022
3 min read

What to Do if You Get Hacked

If you have been hacked, find out the immediate steps you should take to protect yourself from future attacks and how to recover your security.
September 23, 2022
5 min, 18 sec read

Guide for Protecting Your Digital Identity

Protecting your digital identity has become increasingly difficult. Here's our comprehensive guide for securing your online data & reputation.
September 13, 2022
3 min, 53 sec read

Don’t Forget About Those Old Accounts and Profiles

IDShield can help you find old online accounts & guide you through the steps to review & delete those accounts to enhance your reputation.
September 12, 2022
2 min, 3 sec read

If You’re Using ‘BeReal,’ You Should Be Really Careful

If you’re using BeReal now or contemplating downloading it, we’ve got a few security tips to keep in mind.
September 12, 2022
5 min, 30 sec read

How to Tell if You're Being Hacked

Devices and accounts behaving mysteriously? You may have been hacked. Discover common signs that your information has been compromised here.
September 1, 2022
5 min, 35 sec read

How to Tell if Your Password Has Been Compromised

Noticing unusual activity on your account? Your password may have been compromised. Learn how to spot if your password is hacked and what to do here.
August 31, 2022
7 min, 46 sec read

What is Criminal Identity Theft?

Criminal identity theft occurs when someone uses your identity to commit fraud. Learn more about criminal identity theft.
August 31, 2022
4 min, 11 sec read

13 Ways to Help Protect Yourself from Getting Hacked

Hacking is a serious concern in an ever-growing digital world. Here are 13 ways to protect your information and devices from hackers.
August 24, 2022
4 min, 49 sec read

What is a Data Breach?

A data breach occurs when data is stolen. Stolen data can be used to commit identity fraud. Here's everything you need to know.
August 23, 2022
4 min, 20 sec read

Can You Keep Your Info From Being Leaked in a Data Breach?

There are a variety of ways to prevent data breaches. Data breach prevention methods help to protect your identity. Learn how to prevent data breaches.
August 23, 2022
3 min, 44 sec read

How to Freeze Your Credit

By learning how to freeze your credit, you can protect yourself from suspected identity theft. Follow these steps to freeze your credit.
August 23, 2022
5 min, 23 sec read

What is a Credit Report Freeze?

By freezing your credit, you won't be able to apply for new lines of credit and restricts your current access. Here's everything to consider.
August 23, 2022
3 min, 59 sec read

Applying to College? Check Your Social Media

If you’re actively applying for college, your social media may affect you more than you realize. We scan your social media & clean up your online presence.
August 15, 2022
4 min, 39 sec read

What is Synthetic Identity Theft?

Synthetic identity theft occurs when real and fake information is used to create an identity. Here's everything you need to know.
August 5, 2022
5 min, 43 sec read

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.
July 19, 2022
5 min, 32 sec read