Identity Theft Resources

Posted by admin on August 18th, 2008

How to recover from a lost or stolen iPhone

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?