Identity Protection Group Blog

Differences Between Credit Monitoring Service and Identity Theft Protection Plans
Want better credit? Or to reduce the impact of credit fraud? Credit theft monitoring is the first step there. Learn what it is, and how best leverage it in full identity protection.

Child Identity Theft Awareness
The ugly truth: identity thieves target children. See the simple but critical steps to take in protecting your family, their identity and their futures from predatory fraudsters.

Vulnerabilities of (EMV) Chip Credit Cards
Chip card encryption technology has advanced security; however, vulnerabilities still exist with online purchases.

Capital One Data Breach Affects 100 Million in U.S.
100 Million Affected by the Capital One Data Breach…and not just accountholders! Why is your
information stolen? How can just one person combat online identity theft?

Pearson Data Breach Compromises Over 100K Students
Recent Pearson Data Breach affects over 100K students. Find out who was impacted and what you can do about it.

Lessons Learned from the FaceApp Challenge Security Scare
Headlines can be forgotten in a blink of an eye. But the recent FaceApp challenge teaches an important lesson about the way we give out our personal data.

Federal Cybersecurity Report Exposes Vulnerabilities
A recent report shows how the government fails to protect personal data. Protect your identity by putting cybersecurity first.

Lost Wallet? Here’s What To Do.
Lost wallet? Don’t panic—get the steps to take immediately afterwards to mitigate loss.

How to Prevent Identity Theft
Everyone’s looking for the answer on how to prevent identity theft. Sorry, friends—there’s no sure way. The only way to protect yourself is by being smarter than the thieves. Get the must-see tips here.

Learn From These Big Mistakes to Prevent Credit Card Fraud
Preventing credit card fraud starts by learning what not to do—learn from these mistakes to thwart credit card theft and protect your credit in the future.