Real Identity Theft Protection. Real Investigators.

IDShield helps protect you so identity thieves can’t catch you off guard. We alert you about signs that your personal information may be misused, and monitor your credit. We scan the dark web, credit bureaus, and public records for activity tied to your name, SSN, or financial accounts. If something looks off, you hear about it right away.

If the worst happens and your identity is stolen, IDShield provides licensed private investigators to help you clean it up and restore your identity.

It's a common crime where a thief steals your personal info like your name, Social Security number (SSN), address, or credit card details, and uses it without your permission. They often commit fraud, access your bank accounts, take out loans in your name, or get medical services without you knowing about it until the damage is already done.

It doesn't automatically prove identity theft as some credit reports have mistakes, but take it seriously and follow up right away. Call the creditor and ask if the account was opened using your SSN.

A data broker is a company that collects and sells your personal info, usually without you knowing. They pull data from public records, loyalty programs, social media, and purchase histories, then sell your profile to marketers, insurers, employers, and others. When that data gets into the wrong hands, it’s a direct path to scams, spam, and identity theft.

It scans your social media looking for old posts and photos you've posted or been tagged in that may damage your reputation.

We also search for social media account posts with nudity, violence, drugs, alcohol or weapons, and text content that contains swearing, toxic comments, or negative sentiment.

Charges you don’t recognize, debt collectors calling about accounts you didn’t open, new credit lines you didn’t apply for, and a credit score drop are all signs of potential identity theft.

Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Each bureau keeps its own version of your credit report, so we recommend that you track all three. The IDShield 3 bureau plan monitors Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, while our 1 bureau plan monitors Experian.

The Privacy Check feature handles it for you. It scans hundreds of databases, submits removal requests on your behalf, and keeps watching them. If your data reappears, it gets removed again.

People look you up. A hiring manager, a potential business partner, a first date. Whatever you posted years ago is still out there and still searchable. Most people have no idea what their social media history looks like to a stranger. The IDShield Reputation Management shows you exactly that, so you can clean up anything that doesn't represent who you are today before someone else finds it first.

Thieves can steal your physical items like mail / wallet, and digitally through online data breaches and "phishing" (deceptive emails / texts / calls designed to steal passwords, credit card numbers etc.).

A fraud alert (a statement on your credit report indicating that you're vulnerable to becoming a victim, or have been a victim, of identity theft) helps but isn’t a complete solution. It makes it harder for someone to open new credit accounts in your name, but thieves have other options. They can file a fake tax return, drain your bank account, or rack up medical bills. Those happen outside the credit system, which is why monitoring your full financial picture matters, not just your credit report.

The ScamCheck feature helps to catch scams before you fall for them. It looks at suspicious messages, links, and screenshots and tells you whether they’re threats. It’s trained to spot the warning signs and fraud patterns that humans miss, and it automatically blocks suspicious phone numbers and text messages.

IDShield catches problems early before a small breach turns into a financial mess and administrative nightmare. If someone tries to open credit in your name, IDShield alerts you so you can take the necessary steps to help prevent further misuse of your personal info.

Monitoring helps you protect your credit score and can improve it over time. When you see exactly what’s on your report, you can catch errors, spot fraud early, and understand what’s driving your score up or down.

The dark web is a hidden part of the internet that regular search engines can’t find. It’s often where stolen personal info gets sold. If you get an IDShield alert that your personal info has been found here, you should act before someone else does.

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) encrypts your internet connection so no one can see what you’re doing online, which is important when you’re on public Wi-Fi, like at a coffee shop or the airport, where your data could be exposed. All IDShield plans include a VPN.