Protect the name. Skip the panic.
A paid identity monitor is one tool. A credit freeze, a fraud alert, and a calm week after a breach notice are the others. Start with the comparison if you are choosing a service. Open a narrower guide if you already know the question.
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Every guide in this section
The start-here pick is the broadest page. The rest answer a narrower question.
The 10 best identity theft protection services
Ranked comparison of published plans, monitoring, and coverage limits.
Start with this guide GuideDo you actually need identity theft protection?
Who a paid plan is for, and which steps are free.
Read the guide GuideAura identity theft protection review
Aura plans, the security bundle, and the price tradeoff.
Read the guide GuideAura vs. LifeLock
One feature set on every Aura plan, versus LifeLock tiers.
Read the guide GuideSigns of identity theft
Warning signs on credit reports, bills, and IRS letters, and what to do next.
Read the guide GuideWhat to do after a data breach
Freeze, fraud alerts, passwords, and what a breach notice means.
Read the guide GuideHow to freeze your credit
Free freezes at Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
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