Identity Theft

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 Common is Identity Theft?
Identity theft is common. Over a million people on average are affected each year. Here's what you need to know.

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It's important to make sure any outdated online content about you doesn't become the persona that others uncover.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.

Credit Monitoring & How to Protect Your Credit
Learn about the importance of credit monitoring and how to protect your credit from any suspicious activity or changes that can affect you negatively.

Public Wi-Fi May be Free But it Comes With a Price
Free Wi-Fi at hotels and Wi-Fi are nice to use but can leave you exposed to hackers. Learn how to protect yourself before signing in.

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.

How to Fix Issues & Errors on Your Credit Report
If you notice an error on your credit report, you should immediately notify the credit bureau about your dispute and what you think the issue is. Learn more.

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.