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The Fastest New Year's Resolution Ever - How to Protect Your Data Against Data Breaches

New Year's resolutions are easy to be make but hard to keep. However, these tips on how to protect your data are easy, important, and beneficial to remember.
January 6, 2020
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3 min, 22 sec read

Protecting Your Identity During the Holiday Season

Hackers like to target your holiday spirit by asking for donations, offering fake deals and more. Here's how to stay safer.
December 20, 2019
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3 min, 37 sec read

Check Your Statements to Stay Safe this Holiday Season

The holidays can be exciting, but it's important to make sure you stay safe online, browsing your emails, and getting packages delivered. IDShield shares why.
December 9, 2019
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3 min, 24 sec read

Get One-on-One Help with Your Lost or Stolen Wallet

A lost wallet means a headache for you, and maybe a holiday for an ID thief who finds it. Follow these smart tips to keep your wallet safe.
December 9, 2019
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1 min, 51 sec read

Holiday Fraud Goes Beyond Shopping Scams

You may not know just how far identity thieves will go to during the holidays and which scams to look out for. Learn IDShield's tips to stay safe this season.
December 9, 2019
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3 min, 52 sec read

Macy’s Data Breach Exposes Customer Credit Card Info

Identity thieves made a strike against early holiday shoppers with an attack on a retail giant we all know. Learn what happened in Macy's data breach.
December 2, 2019
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2 min, 5 sec read

Get Consultation for Your Privacy Questions and Concerns

Sometimes you have an urgent question that needs a quick answer. IDShield offers consultation for your most pressing identity-related issues.
November 19, 2019
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2 min read

Ways to Lower Fraud Risk When Holiday Shopping Online

You can shop online safely this holiday season by following a few simple, crucial steps to lower your risk of ID theft.
November 18, 2019
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5 min, 5 sec read

Help Protect Your Kids from Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is an increasing problem that children are facing. You can help protect your kids from cyberbullying with these important tips.
October 18, 2019
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4 min, 20 sec read

Online Privacy Protection is Just a Tap Away

Data breaches, hacks and identity theft incidents are on the rise, but online privacy protection has never been easier. Learn how IDShield can help.
October 15, 2019
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1 min, 28 sec read

Phishing Scams, How Can You Protect Yourself?

Email scams (called 'phishing' scams) are a hacker's tool to steal your data without you knowing. Luckily, you can take some steps to protect yourself.
September 27, 2019
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5 min, 5 sec read

What You Need to Know about the Equifax Data Breach

The Equifax data breach left many people worried for their identity's safety. IDShield protection will let you breathe easier.
September 11, 2019
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2 min, 8 sec read

From Nursery to Nursing Home: Identity Theft Can Hit Anyone

Identity thieves don't discriminate. Your child, teen, dad or grandmother could all be at risk. IDShield can protect you and your family.
August 28, 2019
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4 min, 17 sec read

Protect Your Family with Enhanced Sex Offender Monitoring and Alerts

When it comes to the safety of yourself and your family, you can never be too careful. IDShield helps out by offering services to keep watch of sex offenders.
August 27, 2019
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2 min read

Advice for College Students on Preventing Identity Theft

There are several ways a thief can gain access to a student’s identity. IDShield shares examples of what to look for to start preventing identity theft.
August 23, 2019
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5 min, 18 sec read

What is Medical Identity Theft and What Can You Do About It?

The paperwork you fill out at the doctor can be a data goldmine for identity thieves. IDShield shares tips to protect yourself form medical identity theft.
July 22, 2019
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6 min, 6 sec read

How Does Dark Web Monitoring Protect Your Identity?

Dark web monitoring is a service that tracks and alerts you when your personal information is found on the dark web.
July 19, 2019
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4 min, 19 sec read

Instagram Hack 09.06.17

Instagram recently experienced a data breach that affected up to 6 million accounts. IDShield Members should take steps to secure their own data.
September 5, 2017
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2 min, 18 sec read

Could Smart Toys Put Your Child’s Privacy at Risk?

Are your children's toys a potential privacy invasion? Keep an eye out for smart toys that track your data and more.
July 18, 2017
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3 min, 29 sec read

Social Media Safety: IDShield Investigator Tips

Many adult internet users have had an email or social media account compromised. IDShield shares social media safety tips on how to protect yourself.
April 19, 2017
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3 min, 29 sec read

Tax Season Ramps Up W-2 Phishing Scams

Tax season is already hard enough. ID thieves want to make it even harder. Know how to identify a W-2 scam.
February 9, 2017
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3 min, 34 sec read

Online Shopping Safety Tips

Online shopping is an attractive option for many, but concerns have risen regarding its safety. IDShield shares tips on online shopping safety.
December 5, 2016
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Take steps to shop safelyThe number of online shoppers in the United States is projected to surpass 200 million in 2015. The ease and convenience of shopping from just about anywhere, avoiding crowds, and not having to find a place to park are just a few things that make shopping on a retailer’s website an attractive option. However, with convenience comes caution. Concerns about payment data security and other personal information make some consumers shy about conducting their shopping via the internet. The following tips, if practiced, can bring about a sense of security while conducting online transactions:1. Be choosy.Don’t click indiscriminately on a link that you find in an unsolicited email or pop-up advertisement. Choose only well-known websites that have an address that starts with “HTTPS” when you get to the point of providing your payment information during the purchase process.2. Be precise.When navigating to a particular retailer’s website, make sure you have the exact web address. Some thieves have purchased website names that are very similar to a reputable website with the hopes that shoppers will find the fraudulent website instead. Trying to shop on a fraudulent site could lead to theft of personal information or not getting what you think you are purchasing.3. Be skeptical.Did you find some fantastic deal that you haven’t seen anywhere else? Beware! Ads for the season’s “hot” item, especially at a ridiculously good price, could actually be a scheme to get you to click on a link or approve a download that brings with it a virus or other trouble.4. Be unique.It is dangerous to use the same password for all of your online accounts. Why? If one of the accounts you access online is breached, the unauthorized intruder might acquire your password. They can then try to use the same password on other sites you use which might include other shopping sites or your checking account or credit card accounts. Use different passwords for each of your online accounts.5. Be thorough.Keep a record of all your purchases and the websites where each purchase was made. Save receipts, confirmation email messages, etc. Make note of how you paid for each item and then check the account to make sure only the authorized charge went through.‍IDShield is a product of Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. d/b/a LegalShield (“LegalShield”). LegalShield provides access to identity theft protection and restoration services. For complete terms, coverage and conditions, please see www.idshield.com. All Licensed Private Investigators are licensed in the state of Oklahoma. This is not intended to be legal advice. Please contact an attorney for legal advice or assistance. If you are a LegalShield member, you should contact your Provider Law Firm.

The Internet of Things

Smart devices all connect to the Internet of Things. You can stay more secure by taking a few simple precautions.
November 2, 2016
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2 min, 54 sec read

Did Someone Rent with Your Identity?

ID thieves need a place to live too—and they will use your identity to rent it. These tips and resources will help you fight the theft.
June 22, 2016
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1 min, 45 sec read