PrivacyGuard for Credit Information

Identity theft is a growing crime. More consumers were victims of identity theft in 2009 than ever before. PrivacyGuard is a credit monitoring service that can help protect your credit information against identity theft.

Features

You have three credit reports, one with each of the three credit bureaus--Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. PrivacyGuard lets you review all three of your credit reports and credit scores every 30 days. PrivacyGuard also sends daily notifications of changes to your credit reports.

Benefits

PrivacyGuard aids in early detection of identity theft by notifying you of suspicious changes to your credit information.

Identity Theft Insurance

Viewing your credit report frequently can help you detect identity theft sooner. PrivacyGuard offers $10,000 in identity theft insurance that can be used to help recover from identity theft.

Guarantee

If you become a victim of identity theft, PrivacyGuard promises to help you recover your identity through a caseworker and detailed recovery information.

Cost

PrivacyGuard has a $1 30-day almost-free trial. After the trial period, your credit card will be charged a $16.99 membership fee unless you cancel your subscription.

References

• PrivacyGuard: Welcome to the New PrivacyGuard
• Javelin Strategy and Research: Javelin Study Finds Identity Fraud Reached New High in 2009, but Consumers are Fighting Back