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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

What is Criminal Identity Theft?
Criminal identity theft occurs when someone uses your identity to commit fraud. Learn more about criminal identity theft.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.