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Editor's Review: TrustedID is the best overall value in identity theft protection. The service helps you set and renew fraud alerts on your credit file and monitors your credit cards, public records, the Internet, medical records and more. NextAdvisor.com visitors receive an exclusive 15% discount and 30 day free trial. |
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Best overall value, especially for families; Exclusive 30 day free trial & 15% off; Sign up over the phone by calling 800-234-6611 |
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Great value for identity theft protection; 30 days free & 10% off |
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Most complete ID theft detection service; Free Internet Security Suite; 30 Day Free Trial; exclusive, limited time discount |
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Good option for consumers that are most concerned with credit report monitoring |
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Excellent mixture of credit report data and identity theft protection tools |
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Most straightforward recovery guarantee we have seen; Dedicated toll free number 800-233-1845 |
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Great combination of credit monitoring and id theft detection |
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Does not prevent identity theft but assists in recovery |
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Cheapest id theft detection available |
NextAdvisor Identity Theft Protection Blog Headlines
A bad week for Facebook, MySpace
I thought I was using hyperbole on Tuesday when I used the headline "Another day, another Facebook attack." Or maybe I should have just saved it for today. While Tuesday's news concerned a phishing attack, today's attack is far more insidious. According to the Facebook application developer that discovered the Facebook security vulnerability, it could [...]
Don't open that email from the FDIC?
Because it isn't really from the FDIC. There has been a recent rash of phishing emails that appear to be sent by the FDIC. The emails say, "You have received this message because you are a holder of a FDIC-insured bank account. Recently FDIC has officially named the bank you have opened your account with [...]
ZoneAlarm offers 50% off: Virus and identity theft protection in one
ZoneAlarm is offering a deal that almost seems to good to be true. ZoneAlarm is taking 50% off of the regular price of its Internet Security Suite which comes with one-year of Identity Guard's Good Start identity theft protection. At $24.95 a year for a three-PC license, it's by far the cheapest Internet security software [...]
TrustedID introduces Identity Threat Score
TrustedID, our favorite identity theft protection service, has just added a new feature to help determine your personal risk of identity theft. TrustedID will assess millions of records on hundreds of public and private databases and analyze that information for patterns that could indicate if you have been or are about to be a victim [...]
It's easier to steal a passport than a television
A British insurance firm recently conducted a survey of burglary victims, and found that many burglars are looking for personal documents. In 2008, 15% of British burglary victims were targeted specifically for sensitive information, and 74% of burglaries resulted in the theft of some personal or financial documents. LV, the firm that conducted the survey, [...]
PYIW: Protect Your Identity Week
I guess it's fitting that in a month of costumes and masks we spend some time thinking about identity theft. The week of October 17th is National Protect Your Identity Week. A program of the Better Business Bureau, PYIW seeks to raise awareness about the growing threat of identity theft. The site, protectyouridnow.org, site has [...]
Second PayChoice breach in one month
Earlier this month, PayChoice, a payroll processing firm, was breached by hackers. Last week, PayChoice was hacked yet again. The last hack was unusually complex, involving a data breach, phishing emails, malicious websites, and a Trojan horse. The latest attack hinged on a security vulnerability in PayChoice's online portal, OnlineEmployer.com. It appears as though hackers [...]
Identity theft victim spends weeks in jail
Some identity theft victims are never able to completely repair the damage to their credit. Some victims are declined mortgages or student loans. Some victims suffer monetary losses. Nearly all victims have to devote a great deal of time and effort to the restoration of their identities. But only a few victims suffer the worst [...]
FBI chief falls for phishing email
Last week, FBI chief Robert Mueller spoke about the dangers of cybercrime, and admitted that he had once been fooled by a phishing email. At first, Mueller believed the email to be a "perfectly legitimate" message from his bank, requesting that he verify some personal information. He followed a link to a spoofed website, where [...]
More phishing news?
Today, the FBI charged 53 defendants with conspiracy to commit bank fraud and wire fraud, the largest number ever charged in a cybercrime case. 33 have already been arrested and the remainder are being sought by law enforcement. Egyptian authorities charged 47 defendants linked to the same phishing operation. The arrests follow a multinational investigation [...]
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Did you know?
Did you know that identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the U.S. with over 9 million people victimized annually? If you are a victim of identity theft, you may lose the ability to get and use credit cards, loans, and even the most basic services such as phone service and television. You could even end up in jail due to mistaken identity! Fortunately, there are some great and cost-effective services to help prevent and detect identity theft.
View our full comparison and reviews of the best identity theft protection and detection services
Identity Theft Prevention
We recommend identity theft prevention services, such as LifeLock and TrustedID, for those serious about preventing identity theft. These services set fraud alerts with the credit bureaus so a new account can't be opened in your name without you being contacted.
Identity Theft Detection
For those who don't want fraud alerts set on their credit files or who also want to keep close tabs on their credit scores and reports, identity theft detection services, such as Identity Guard and Equifax Credit Watch Gold, are a great way to go. These services alert you to any changes in your credit file daily and will help you detect any identity theft quickly.
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