How to Compare Identity Theft Programs
Identity theft has become a threat to everyone in our society, thanks to the widespread use of the Internet for things like shopping and online banking. It is important to have some kind of protection against online identity predators.
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Identity theft protection programs such as LifeLock, TrustedID, Identity Guard, Protect My ID, ID Patrol, ID Watchdog and Identity Theft Shield work to protect your identity and will alert you in the case of any unusual activity with your identity. Many programs offer ID theft insurance that covers up to $1,000,000 in theft. They also include reports from all three credit bureaus; some offer these quarterly, while others offer reports yearly or upon request. Also, some of these programs offer computer security software to help secure your important personal information.
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Before purchasing an identity theft protection service, see what others think about these programs and read reviews highlighting the pros and cons. These reviews may help you decide which program will best fit your needs. Check out Top Ten Reviews' website for full reviews on each of these identity theft programs.
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Some of these programs offer free trials either for 14 days or 30 days, which can allow you to see if you are happy with their services before committing. Identity Guard Total Protection costs $14.99 a month; the company also offers Good Start, which is $4.99 a month. TrustedID offers individual plans for $10.42 a month and a family plan for $20 a month with annual pre-pay. LifeLock's protection costs $8.25 a month with annual pre-pay. Protect My ID, by Experian, costs $8.95 a month. ID Patrol, by Equifax, costs $14.95 a month. ID Watchdog offers protection for $19.95 a month. Identity Shield offers either single credit bureau report monitoring for $9.95 a month or three credit bureau report monitoring for $12.95 a month.
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