Identity Theft Education & Tips
Identity theft, data breaches, scams and frauds are constantly changing as criminals discover new ways to access your vulnerable data. Stay informed with credit and identity theft monitoring and up to date with industry news to get ahead of thieves. Check out the most recent headlines and tips, so you can keep your information secure.
Recent Articles
IDIQ Releases Report on Top Consumer Credit Concerns as Shared by Mortgage, Real Estate, Lending Partners and Consumers
– Survey Finds Top Consumer Credit Concern is Not Knowing How to Effectively Strengthen Their Credit Profile – TEMECULA, Calif. – June 20, 2024 [...]
The Future of Identity Verification: From Blockchain to Biometrics
Identity verification is a security tool that can help protect individuals and organizations from digital threats, identity theft, and more by limiting access only [...]
How Can Biometrics Prevent Identity Theft?
In an increasingly online world, digital safety is more important than ever. Biometrics has emerged as a powerful tool in the fight against identity [...]
Improve Your Credit Score with Utility Payment Reporting
Have you ever wondered if there's a way to improve your credit score beyond the traditional methods of using credit cards and loans? Now [...]
3 Ways Rent Payment Reporting Improves Your Credit
Have you ever wished you could get credit for your on-time rent payments? Now you can. IdentityIQ, a leading provider of identity theft protection [...]
Categories
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Family Protection
Building and protecting credit and personal information is important for all ages. Learn how to keep you and your children safe in the digital age.
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Credit Monitoring
Whether you are paying off debt or trying to build your credit, actively staying on top of your credit scores and reports is vital. Learn more with these helpful resources and stories.
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Data Breaches
Another day and another data breach is making news. Learn more about the most recent data breaches and how they can affect you.
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Digital Security
From online shopping to filling out forms to posting on social media, we put our personal information online all the time. Learn how to keep your information private with helpful tips and stories.
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Identity Theft
Unfortunately, everyone is at risk for identity theft. Don’t be an easy target. Learn more about identity theft in the news and why actively monitoring your personal information might be able to stop identity thieves in their tracks.
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Scams and Fraud
Whether it’s a phishing email, phone scam, or a criminal going through your trash for discarded bank statements or tax returns, you need to know how to protect your personal information. Learn about the most recent tricks so you don’t fall victim.
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