• Equifax with Score Power - Great combination of credit monitoring and id theft detection.
• Family Secure by Experian - Cost effective identity theft protection for families and children
• ID Watchdog
• Identity Guard Good Start - Cheapest id theft detection available
• Identity Guard Total Protection - Most complete ID theft detection service; Free Internet Security Suite; 30-Day Free Trial
• Identity Theft Shield
• Identity Truth - Excellent fraud monitoring and online tools; Dedicated toll free number 866-736-0165
• LifeLock - Best value for identity theft protection
• LoudSiren - Innovative automated phone system makes managing fraud alerts easy
• Trusted ID - Great ID Theft prevention service; excellent value for families; includes credit card fraud monitoring
• Other Identity Theft Protection Services

Identity Theft Protection Guides
Read detailed “how to” and informational guides that will help you prevent identity theft in your everyday life.

• MySpace Identity Theft Protection Guide
• How to eliminate the hidden identity theft risk in junk mail
• Facebook Identity Theft Protection Guide
• Child Identity Theft Protection Guide
• Credit Freeze and Fraud Alert Guide

Identity Theft Protection Reader Questions
Read questions posed by NextAdvisor.com readers that have been answered by our editorial staff.

• How can LifeLock help me if I have already been a victim of identity theft?
• Which identity theft protection service is best if I’ve already been victimized?
• Are credit bureau fraud alerts still available?

Additional Identity Theft Protection Resources
Visit these other helpful identity theft protection websites to learn more.

• Identity Theft Protection FAQs
• Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Identity Theft Information
• Federal Bureau of Investiagtion (FBI) Internet Fraud Complaint Center
• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Identity Theft Guide for Online Brokerage Account Users
• United States Department of Justice Identity Theft Reference Guide
• Center for Identity Management Information Protection “Identity Fraud Trends and Patterns”
• Washington Post Identity Theft “Protecting Your Identity”

Read about new legislation which expands the 911 emergency calling system for VoIP subscribers.

Vonage launches VonagePro

Vonage Pro is a new service designed to give Vonage customers access to their home phone while traveling.

iPhone applications from VoIP providers

Packet 8 and other VoIP providers are releasing applications that allow iPhone users to make VoIP calls using the phone’s wifi connection.

Vonage and Comcast working to improve VoIP call quality

Vonage and Comcast announced plans to collaborate on improvements to call quality for subscribers of both services.

Keep an ear out for HD VoIP

As VoIP services become increasingly popular and commonly used, we can look forward to dramatically improved sound quality.

3 tips for VoIP 911 calls

There are a few simple tips that can ensure that emergency calls made through your VoIP line can be every bit as reliable as 911 service on a standard landline.

Vonage makes customer support a top priority

Executives at Vonage have decided to make an even more aggressive push to improve customer services available to their more than 2.6 million subscribers.

Vonage continues to innovate in 2008 with launch of MyVonage

Vonage is following up their recent release of their next generation contact management service, ContactBook, with a new spin on the VoIP router that they are dubbing the V-Portal.

VoIP subscribers to triple in the United States by 2011

eMarketer estimates that more than 16 million US households are currently subscribed to VoIP services and expects that number to triple to more than 45 million subscribers by 2011.

Reader Question: Will Vonage work with my existing telephone wiring?

Reader Question: Does my computer need to be on for VoIP services to work?

According to the IRS, those Americans that filed their taxes in the first two months of 2008 are more likely to e-file.

Economic stimulus and your 2007 tax return

Earlier this month President Bush signed the $168 million economic stimulus package into law. There are some important tax implications and related questions that consumers may have.

Top ten reasons to prepare your taxes online and e-file in 2008

Many reputable companies provide online tax preparation and e-file services.

Verizon’s 2008 Data Breach Investigations Report analyzes 500 data breaches over the past four years.

There are many services that can help consumers to reduce their environmental impact. In this guide, we outline 5 ways to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle.

Attend a MIT class in your pajamas

Many of the top colleges and universities in the United States and Europe have begun releasing full audio and video lectures as well as other course material for free on the web.

Connecticut teens earn diplomas on the Internet

High school students throughout Connecticut now have an online learning option thanks to a recent pilot program launched by the state.

Like a laptop, an iPhone often contains important or sensitive information. Find out how to safeguard that information in the event that your iPhone is lost or stolen.

How to deal with a lost or stolen laptop

A missing laptop can be devastating due to the loss of important files and the risk of identity theft. Find out how to cope with a lost or stolen laptop.

How to set up automated online hard drive backups with Mozy

In this guide we go through a simple thirteen step walkthrough of the process of setting up online hard drive backups with Mozy.

5 tips to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle this Earth Day

There are many services that can help consumers to reduce their environmental impact. In this guide, we outline 5 ways to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle.

Is online data storage the secret to eliminating many data breaches?

Secure online data storage would likely prevent many of the issues associate with losing a laptop or a personal file storage device.

5 reasons why online backup services are superior to offline home storage solutions

We list 5 important reasons that online backup services are superior to offline home storage.

Wake up and backup!

Everyone should be backing up their computer’s files to prevent losses of important documents.

Like a laptop, an iPhone often contains important or sensitive information. Find out how to safeguard that information in the event that your iPhone is lost or stolen.

How to deal with a lost or stolen laptop

A missing laptop can be devastating due to the loss of important files and the risk of identity theft. Find out how to cope with a lost or stolen laptop.

NextAdvisor.com guide to protecting your identity the LifeLock way

We break down the various services offered by LifeLock in order to determine whether or not consumers could take the same precautions on their own, for free.

MySpace Identity Theft Protection Guide

Find out how to protect your identity and personal information while using MySpace.

NextAdvisor.com Fraud Alert and Credit Freeze Guide

In this guide we explain how fraud alerts and credit freezes can be used effectively to help consumers protect themselves from identity theft.

How to report a fake profile page on Facebook

After doing some quick research, we found that Facebook makes it fairly easy to report a fake profile.

How to eliminate the hidden identity theft risk in junk mail

Junk mail isn’t just a nuisance - preapproved credit card offers can be used by criminals to open fraudulent accounts in your name. Find out how to opt out of unsolicitated postal mail.

Arizona identity theft protection guide: facts, trends and resources

This is the third in our series of State Identity Theft Protection Guides, in which we compile a list of identity theft facts, trends and resources for Arizona residents.

Texas identity theft protection guide: facts, trends and resources

This is the second in our series of State Identity Theft Protection Guides, in which we compile a list of identity theft facts, trends and resources for Texas residents.

California identity theft protection guide: facts, trends and resources

This is the first in our series of State Identity Theft Protection Guides, in which we compile a list of identity theft facts, trends and resources for California residents.

Facebook Identity Theft Protection Guide: 6 tips to protect your identity on Facebook

Find out how to protect your identity and personal information while using Facebook.

Dumpster diving remains a major identity theft risk

Learn about the identity theft risk from dumpster diving and how you can protect yourself.

Identity Theft Resolution Act adds new penalties for identity thieves and hackers

Read about the Identity Theft Restitution Act, which would give the federal government more jurisdiction in cases of identity theft.

ID Watchdog launches dedicated 24/7 toll free hotline for NextAdvisor.com visitors

NextAdvisor.com readers get anytime access to ID Watchdog representatives who are ready to answer questions or process new subscriptions 24 hours per day and 7 days per week.

Identity Truth phone representatives now available on Saturdays

Identity Truth’s dedicated phone line for NextAdvisor.com visitors is now accepting calls on Saturdays.

Verizon releases its Data Breach Investigations Report

Verizon’s 2008 Data Breach Investigations Report analyzes 500 data breaches over the past four years.

Identity Guard adds 30 day free trial and free ZoneAlarm software

Identity Guard has significantly improved their service by adding a 30 day free trial and the enhanced protection of ZoneAlarm Internet security software.

LifeLock CEO addresses lawsuits and critics head on

LifeLock CEO Todd Davis addressed rumors and criticisms of his service in a virtual town hall meeting.

LifeLock’s $1 Million Guarantee – Separating Fact From Fiction

We have spent several hours researching and analyzing the details of the LifeLock $1 million service guarantee.

Debunking the case against LifeLock

We address three common criticisms we hear from LifeLock’s detractors by researching and presenting the facts.

Identity Truth launches toll free number for NextAdvisor.com readers

Identity Truth launches a dedicated 800 number for visitors to NextAdvisor.com.

Is online data storage the secret to eliminating many data breaches?

Secure online data storage would likely prevent many of the issues associate with losing a laptop or a personal file storage device.

New LifeLock features battle new and old identity theft techniques

LifeLock is announcing two new features of their top rated identity theft protection service that we believe will provide significant benefits to consumers.

WalletLock takes the worry out of losing your wallet

LifeLock announced the launch of their new WalletLock services which help their customers recover from the loss of important cards and documents quickly.

Reader Question: Can identity theft really be prevented?

Reader Question: What should I do if I think I have been a victim of identity theft?

Reader Question: Does signing up for LifeLock cover my spouse?

Reader Question: How can LifeLock help me if I have already been a victim of identity theft?

Reader Question: Which identity theft protection service is best if I’ve already been victimized?

Reader Question: Are credit bureau fraud alerts still available?

After announcing plans to eliminate a feature which allows multiple users within a single account to maintain separate profiles and movie queues, Netflix reconsidered and decided to leave the profile feature intact.

Netflix streaming set top box review

Netflix announced the launch of a new streaming video player that will allow subscribers to view over 10,000 movies and television shows on demand over the Internet.

Our review of Apple’s new movie download service – stick with Netflix!

We review Apple’s new online rental service that will allow consumers to download movies through iTunes and view them on their personal computers.

Olympic Gold Medalist Mary Lou Retton and inventor Ron Hunt recently announced the launch of the Mary Lou’s Weight platform.

In this guide we walk through a sample version of Equifax’s online credit report with FICO score.

NextAdvisor.com Fraud Alert and Credit Freeze Guide

In this guide we explain how fraud alerts and credit freezes can be used effectively to help consumers protect themselves from identity theft.

5 tips to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle this Earth Day

There are many services that can help consumers to reduce their environmental impact. In this guide, we outline 5 ways to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle.

How to read, analyze and dispute your Experian credit report

In this guide we walk through a sample version of Experian’s online credit report.

Experian launches new credit score system for consumers with little or no credit history

Experian announced a new credit scoring system today that will help the nearly 73 million Americans with little or no credit history be more fully considered by potential lenders.

How does your credit score rate?

Experian’s National Score Index ranks the average credit score of residents in each US state.

Type carefully while looking for a free credit report

Hundreds of websites with domain names that are very similar to those of the credit bureaus take advantage of typos to direct consumers away from their intended destination when searching for a credit report.

Equifax simplifies online credit reports

Equifax has simplified and consolidated their online credit report in order to make personal credit monitoring easier for their customers.

Reader Question: How do I set a fraud alert on my credit report?

Reader Question: Which credit scores do lenders use?

Reader Question: How do I get my FICO score for free?

Reader Question: How do I order my free credit report?

Reader Question: What is the best way to monitor my FICO score?