Identity theft explained
"Unlocking the Truth" is the miniseries that gives you all the answers about identity theft.
Identity theft explained.
"Unlocking the Truth" is the miniseries that gives you all the answers about identity theft.
What will you learn from this series?
1
Identity theft basics
What is identity theft, and what are all the different kinds?
2
How to respond
What should you do if your identity is stolen, and do you freeze or lock your credit?
3
Scams 101
What are the most common identity theft scams and how to know if your identity has been stolen.
4
Hacker facts
What do hackers do with your stolen information? What is the dark web? And how is your info used there?
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2. We scan.
We continuously scan for use of your personal info and possible identity threats.
3. We alert.
We alert you to possible threats by text, phone, email, or mobile app.
4. We restore.
Our U.S.-Based Personal Restoration Specialists restore your identity, guaranteed.*
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- Price valid for introductory term. After that, your price will renew at the standard price.
- Your subscription begins immediately after your transaction is complete. A payment method is required at sign-up for trials, and you will be charged at the end of your trial, unless canceled first.
Prices are subject to change and may be charged up to 35 days prior to renewal. Cancel here or contact Member Services. - Restrictions apply. Automatically renewing subscription required. If you're a victim of identity theft and not satisfied with our resolution, you may receive a refund for the current term of your subscription. See lifelock.norton.com/guarantee for complete details.
††† Up to $1 million coverage for Lawyers and Experts included with all plans. Reimbursement and expense compensation vary according to plan. Insurance benefits are issued by third parties. See lifelock.norton.com/legal for policy info.
1 Credit features require successful setup, identity verification, and sufficient credit history by the appropriate credit bureau. Credit monitoring features may take several days to activate after enrollment.
2 Identity Lock cannot prevent all account takeovers, unauthorized account openings, or credit file inquiries. Deactivates if you downgrade or cancel your subscription.
7 Scam protection coverage as part of identity theft benefits is currently available to all customers residing in the United States, including U.S. territories and the District of Columbia, with the exception of residents of New York. Gen Digital is not a licensed insurance producer. Benefits under the Master Policy are issued and covered by HSB Specialty Insurance Company. You can find further details and exclusions in the Summary of Benefits.
8 After setup, automatic data broker removal service scans and requests removal every 90 days.
“Identity theft is the #1 crime in America” based on analysis in the article available at lifelock.norton.com/learn/identity-theft-resources/number-one-crime-america.
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