How Identity Guard Works
Identity Guard’s protection software is a complex algorithm using the latest technology to keep your identity constantly monitored. In fact, Identity Guard monitors billions (you read that correctly) of data points to help keep your identity safe.
What Does Identity Guard Watch Out For?
Identity Guard monitors most of the usual personal identifiers including:
Credit report monitoring based on data from Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion
Dark Web surveillance
Public records monitoring
Payday loans
Known address monitoring
Credit and debit card account monitoring
Social Security number monitoring
Financial account takeover monitoring
401K & investment account monitoring
Criminal and sex offense monitoring
Home title monitoring
USPS address change monitoring
In addition, Identity Guard protects some lesser-watched areas such as medical insurance cards. Another huge benefit to Identity Guard protection is the extensive device protection it offers.
Let’s not forget the family plan that allows you to help keep your kids’ identities safe and protected as well (did you know that children are 30%-50% more likely to have their identities stolen than adults?).
What Can Identity Guard Do If My Identity Is Stolen?
Identity Guard is an incredibly useful tool in the event that your identity is stolen. They offer tons of recovery assistance including:
ID theft insurance of up to $1 million**
A special hotline to use in the event of an incident
A dedicated case officer to help you navigate the waters of regaining control of your life & restoring your credit
Coverage for eligible lost wages, travel expenses, legal fees, & more
How Easy Is Identity Guard to Use?
Because it is such advanced technology, Identity Guard is effortless to use. Once you set it in motion, you’re free to go about your life regularly. The software will scan your accounts constantly and notify you at once if anything unusual is detected. With 24/7 monitoring, you can rest assured that you will be notified the moment something is detected.
Identity Guard Customer Support
While there is no 24/7 customer service, Identity Guard actually has longer hours than most other providers with limited support. You can reach a support staff member via telephone from 8am to 11pm ET Monday thru Friday and 9am to 6pm on Saturdays.
You can also send an email to customercare@identityguard.com and get a response in 24-48 hours. One thing that is missing from the support team is a live chat, though this is standard for this industry. You’ll have to deal directly on the phone with a service rep if you want assistance. However, Identity Guard does have a tremendous amount of online resources you can take advantage of. From online credit education to fraud protection articles, online tools, and credit specialists, there’s almost nothing you can’t find out by combing through these articles and tools.
Identity Guard Pricing
Identity Guard offers 3 plans for individuals and another three for families, certainly making it the most comprehensive identity theft protection option available. New customers enjoy up to 33% off. Here’s a breakdown of what you can get for your subscription:
Price per month for individuals
$6.67
$13.33
$19..99
Price per month for family
$10.00
$19.99
$26.67
Mobile app
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Risk management score
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Online identity dashboard
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SSN and credit alerts
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Bank and credit card activity alerts
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Million Dollar Protection Package
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Lost wallet protection
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Dark web monitoring
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Potential threat detection
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Credit change detection
3 bureaus
3 bureaus
Annual credit report
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Bank account take over/new account alerts
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Anti-phishing mobile app
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Safe browsing extension
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Social insight report
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All plans include the basic services like Social Security number monitoring, black market monitoring, and ID verification alerts. Plus, all plans provide you with account takeover alerts, lost wallet protection, password protection, and up to $1 million in identity theft reimbursements.
Bottom Line
Identity Guard offers a lot of protection for a nominal fee. Aside from the standard services, Identity Guard Ultra provides an annual credit report and monthly credit scores. This is a unique feature that most other identity theft protection providers don’t offer.
Identity Guard doesn’t send fraud alerts to the credit reporting bureaus, but this is something that you can do easily and for free, so it is definitely worth the tradeoff to get frequent credit score information instead.
With several plans to choose from, there is definite value for money, especially with the Total plan. For just $19.99 per month, you can get credit report monitoring, quarterly updates, and dark web monitoring. Protect yourself today.
*The score you receive with Identity Guard is provided for educational purposes to help you understand your credit. It is calculated using the information contained in your TransUnion credit file. Lenders use many different credit scoring systems, and the score you receive with Identity Guard is not the same score used by lenders to evaluate your credit.
** Identity Theft Insurance underwritten by insurance company subsidiaries or affiliates of American International Group‚ Inc. The description herein is a summary and intended for informational purposes only and does not include all terms‚ conditions and exclusions of the policies described. Please refer to the actual policies for terms‚ conditions‚ and exclusions of coverage. Coverage may not be available in all jurisdictions.
***Your card will be charged either a monthly or annual fee, depending on the membership plan you choose. You may cancel your membership anytime simply by contacting us.
