Identity Theft Protection FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Identity Theft Protection

    What do I do if I think I am a victim of identity theft?

    If you are a member of one of our recommended identity theft services, call your service provider immediately and they will help you handle the situation. Similarly, if you are a member of one of our recommended credit monitoring services, call your service and they will help you take care of the situation. If you have not subscribed to one of our recommended services, visit the FTC's site for instructions.

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Identity Guard Total Protection

Bottom line: Most complete ID theft protection service; full credit report monitoring; free Internet security suite; 25% discount & free 30-day trial
TrustedID

Bottom line: Best value, especially for families; full credit report monitoring; exclusive 14-day free trial & 10% discount
LifeLock

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IDFreeze

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ProtectMyID.com

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PrivacyGuard

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Equifax Complete Premier

Bottom line: Useful combination of credit and identity theft protection features, a bit pricey.

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