Identity Guard Review
Identity Guard have been providing identity protection services for over 13 years, which makes them one of the longest running companies in this industry, and provide a solid, comprehensive protection service for your personal and financial data as well as additional coverage for your PC, internet connection and personal mobile devices.
Security Protection
Identity Guard protects your personal and financial details in a number of ways including:
• Online Monitoring – Identity Guard will monitor online chat rooms and fraud trading websites and alert you if any of your personal or financial information is being published or traded online without your knowledge.
• Credit Application Monitoring – this service will monitor your credit files with the three main credit bureaus Experian, Equifax and TransUnion and alert you if there are any changes or applications for credit.
• Mobile LockBox – this is a very handy little feature that allows you to store important passwords and login details in a secure, electronic vault which you can access remotely using internet enabled mobile devices. This means that you will not have to jot down pin numbers, passwords and account details and carry them around with you, which could easily be lost or stolen.
• Computer Protection – Identity Guard provide computer security software to help prevent thieves from accessing the personal information contained on your home PC, including anti-spyware, anti-virus, firewall and keylogger prevention packages.
• Lost Wallet Protection – this service helps you through the process of reporting and replacing any credit cards, bank cards and other important data that can be compromised when your wallet is lost or stolen.
Recovery Services
In the event you do become a victim of identity thieves Identity Guard offer a number of recovery services including a dedicated identity theft recovery unit who can help you through the complicated process of resolving your case, and also standard loss reimbursement cover up to $1 million (underwritten by Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America) to help you with the costs of identity theft, from legal charges right through to any debts that you may have been left liable for.
Reputation
Identity Guard have been providing a top level service for many years now, and have over 8 million customers worldwide, and provide an experienced and professional business set up which offers a comprehensive identity protection service, with a good reputation for efficient and helpful customer support.
Customer Service
There is an unlimited toll free customer service number so that you can speak directly to experienced identity theft specialists when you need to and there are also 24/7 online support services via email and through their online help centre.
Prices
Identity Guard costs $17.99 / month for their internet protection and identity theft protection services. They offer 1 month free.