In today’s connected and digital world, there are unfortunately multiple ways for hackers to get a hold of your personal and financial data.
Once your identity is stolen, it can take years to recover from the damage. Most people never get back all the time and money spent trying to resolve identity theft issues, like credit cards being taken out in their name or having their information sold on the dark web to multiple parties.
Data breaches at major retailers (like Target and Best Buy) as well as other companies (like Marriott) are on the rise, with 5 billion consumer records being exposed in 2018.
This means that even if you’re extremely vigilant with your own home computer and network security, if a company you’ve purchased from is breached, your data can be exposed.
With so many cyber predators out there, the best way to protect yourself, your family, and your future is through a top identity monitoring service like Identity Guard.
What Does Identity Monitoring with Identity Guard Do?
If you don’t have identity theft monitoring, then it’s like walking through a dark alley at night, with no flashlight and no protection. You may not know until months later that your financial and personal data has been compromised and multiple accounts have been taken out in yours or your children’s names.
Identity Guard is like having your own personal security guard by your side that’s watching out for any trace of an identity breach. This means you’re alerted of any issues and get their help to stop the perpetrator and shield yourself immediately.
Proper identity protection means monitoring several different entities for any use of your personal data. Identity Guard uses IBM Watson Artificial Intelligence to stay two steps ahead of the hackers.
Here are some of the areas monitored by this powerful identity theft protection:
- Dark web
- All three credit bureaus
- Tax refunds
- Credit score
- Address use
- Bank accounts
Total Protection with the Flexibility You Want
One day you’re worrying how to fit dinner in between soccer practice and book club, and then you find out your identity has been stolen, and your life comes to a screeching halt. Identity theft can hurt families in a number of ways, from making it impossible for them to get a car or home loan to charging up thousands of dollars in their name.
Identity theft monitoring puts you on the offensive rather than defensive, with instants alerts and even insurance to help cover your losses if your data is used.
Here are some of the key reasons more families are taking a proactive stance to protect their future financial well-being by signing up with Identity Guard.
Instantly Be Alerted to Any Suspicious Activity
It’s nearly impossible for an individual to keep an eye on all their personal information activity while also trying to live their life. When you’re signed up for monitoring with Identity Guard, you can get instant alerts for things like:
- Name, address, or email changes to bank accounts
- If a new account holder is added to your accounts
- If your SSN, credit card, or other sensitive details are found on the dark web
- If your accounts have any high-risk transactions
- Any changes to your credit
Free Security Tools
Mobile devices are now being used more than PCs for accessing the internet. Hackers have taken notice, targeting mobile devices with in-app malicious ads and phishing attacks.
One of the important free tools you get when you sign up for identity protection is an anti-phishing mobile app to help ensure your devices stay safe.
You also get a safe browsing extension to ensure you don’t get trapped by any malicious websites doing a drive-by download.
A social insight report is also included to help keep you safer on social media.
$1 Million Identity Theft Insurance
When you use Identity Guard, you don’t have to worry about being ruined financially due to your personal information being used without your knowledge. With your plan you get $1 million in insurance that helps cover any identity theft-related losses should your data become compromised.
Monthly Credit Score
Too many people have no idea what their credit score is until they go to apply for a loan. Knowing your credit score can help you plan to buy a house or purchase a car and get the best deal possible by improving your score if needed before you sign on the dotted line.
You get your credit score monthly, which can also alert you to any undeserved dips in your score that might be a tip-off to identity theft.
Peace of Mind
Millions of consumers go into a panic when they see another major company has had a data breach. It’s just not feasible for most people to never use their credit or debit card to make a purchase, but you don’t have to relegate yourself to living in fear that a data breach will impact you either.
With identity monitoring and protection, you can rest easy that there’s an army of cyber-sentries out there keeping a watchful eye for any unusual activity using your personal or financial data.
Peace of mind means knowing your future is protected and your identity is safe… and that’s priceless!
