AllClear ID proudly sponsors and provides financial support to the ITRC. For more information on the ITRC’s financial support relationships please visit their website. Many people don’t consider tax season their favorite time of the year, but for identity thieves who are determined to nab your tax refund, the payoffs can make it worth their […]

Jackie here. The days and weeks after a loved one passes away are often very difficult for family members and friends. While you’re mourning, many identity thieves are busy capitalizing on your deceased relative’s credit. What can you do to prevent ID theft after the death of a loved one? Here are some tips: Contact […]

Jackie here. If a debt collector comes calling about a debt you don’t recognize, your first instinct might be to assume you’re a victim of ID theft. While this is a possibility, much of the time you’re dealing with something else. It is possible the debt belongs to someone else entirely or that the phone […]

Jackie here. Does your mail put you at an increased risk of ID theft? We talk often about digital risks, but just like your inbox, your physical mailbox is packed with personal information. Let’s take a quick quiz and evaluate your mail practices. What are you doing well? What do you need to change? Do […]

AllClear ID proudly sponsors and provides financial support to the ITRC. For more information on the ITRC’s financial support relationships please visit their website. There’s little doubt that smartphones, phablets, and tablets have made life more convenient and more connected. But what too many tech users fail to recognize is that their mobile devices are […]

Jackie here. Before you know it, school will be back in session (for some of you, it has already happened). Let’s do a quick refresher on ID theft protection for back to school. These tips are perfect for any student, regardless of age. Limit Use of SSNs If your school, preschool, or daycare is asking […]

Jackie here. We talk a lot about checking your credit report and bank statements for signs of ID theft, but making fraudulent charges on your accounts isn’t the only way thieves can use your identity. Thieves also love using not-so-well-known methods for theft as they can often avoid detection for much longer. Which of these […]

Jackie here. These days, it may seem like almost any bit of personal information about you can be used by fraudsters to commit ID theft. While methods are evolving, there are some standard pieces of information that make it much easier to pose as another person. Let’s take a look at what information thieves need […]

Jackie here. Protecting your identity doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. Here are some free tools you can use to help keep your identity safe. Free Yearly Credit Report Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, you’re entitled to a copy of your credit report from each of the credit bureaus once a year. […]

Jamie here, AllClear ID Vice President of Customer Service and Chief Investigator. Today we released our much-anticipated Child Identity theft report for 2012. In that research, we found some alarming trends: 10.7% of children were victims of identity theft: consistent with our findings from last year, one in ten children were victims. This means that […]