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Identity Theft Protection

Identity theft protection companies are the best way to protect your credit and your good name. Use our chart for a quick comparison of the best credit protection services or read our identity theft protection reviews below.

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LifeLock offers a comprehensive package of services for identity theft protection. Unlike other companies who assist you in restoring your identity,... Continue Review

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TrustedID is the only fraud protection company with a service that rivals LifeLock. Their identity theft protection service offers complete protection... Continue Review

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Debix offers a leading technology identity protection service that is an excellent value. They protect you from identity theft by monitoring... Continue Review

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Identity Truth offers great database monitoring and they keep a very close eye on your credit report. Instead of simply monitoring your credit,... Continue Review

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Data Breaches

Equifax Credit Reporting Agency Sends Out Mail with Social Security Numbers Visible in Mailing Address Window

Equifax, one of the largest credit reporting agencies, has filed to protect consumers by sending out W-2 forms to their employees during tax season. Equifax, along with Experian and TransUnion, is a credit bureau that offers services to... 

March 11, 2010 | Read the story »

Social Security Numbers Printed on Envelopes and Sent Through Mail

The California Department of Health Care Services leaves almost 50,000 elderly patients’ information at risk after sending letters to those in the Adult Day Health Care program with their Social Security numbers printed on their mailing... 

March 8, 2010 | Read the story »

Stolen Laptops Raise Security Issues with Florida Health Information Company

In December of 2009, AvMed Health Plan in Gainesville, Florida discovered the theft of two company laptops with personally identifiable information, such as Social Security numbers, names, addresses, and personal health information, store... 

March 5, 2010 | Read the story »

Wyoming Department of Health leaves Health Insurance Information Exposed Online

The Wyoming Department of Health is doing damage control after learning that the personal information of about 9,000 children is at risk for misuse after the information turned up online unsecure and accessible. Their system shows the information... 

March 2, 2010 | Read the story »

Credit Monitoring Services

Credit Monitoring is an effective tool to prevent identity theft and monitor your credit. Use our chart for a quick comparison of the best credit monitoring services or read our credit monitoring reviews below.

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Identity Guard is the best credit monitoring service and one of the best credit protection companies. They do an outstanding job in making sure... Continue Review

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The credit bureau, Equifax, offers a variety of credit monitoring services that can help protect you and your family from identity theft. Instead... Continue Review

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Chase Identity Protection is a well priced service that monitors all three credit bureaus daily and includes monthly credit scores and reports... Continue Review

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Triple Alert credit monitoring is an Experian service that gets its name from the fact that it monitors your credit report at all three credit... Continue Review

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Identity Theft Blog - Recent Posts

You’re not the only one screening your mail

We all get too much mail these days, both in electronic and in paper form. If you’re anything like me, you’ve taken to sorting through it quickly and making pretty much instant keep and toss piles just judging by envelope shape. Those... 

February 3, 2010 | Read the story »

Though Not Technically Identity Theft, Illegal Aliens Can Spell Credit Problems

An interesting identity theft case is currently headed to the Supreme Court. At issue is the fact that illegal aliens often use forged identification and Social Security numbers in order to appear eligible to work in this country. The difference... 

February 2, 2010 | Read the story »

Is your computer sick?

Sure it’s not crashing and it’s not giving you those dreaded error messages, but that doesn’t mean your computer’s not infected with a virus. It could be operating behind the scenes while you go about your business with you being... 

January 28, 2010 | Read the story »

Identity Theft at The Gym – A 2-inch Lock Can’t Protect Your Life

When you’re walking down a busy street, you keep your wallet close in either your pocket or a handbag. But what happens when you’re somewhere where it has to go out of your sight: like a ski lodge, a spa or a gym? Most people stick... 

January 7, 2010 | Read the story »

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