Why IDShield?
We like that IDShield does more than monitor your SSN and personally identifiable information (PII). They also keep a close eye on your credit reports, social media, bank and other accounts for you. IDShield keeps an eye on breaches and the Dark Web to immediately alert you if your data has been compromised. This identity theft protection service also warns you if a sex offender moves into your neighborhood.
If your data is compromised you’ll get assistance to recover your data with their 24/7 monitoring specialists. IDShield also offers up to $1 million in coverage if you’re a victim of ID theft with IDShield protection.
Pros
- A variety of monitoring services included in the plan
- $1 million reimbursement protection
- Reasonable monthly cost
Cons
- Costs extra to monitor all three bureaus
- 24/7 customer and technical support not available
- No additional security software or plug-ins for computers or mobile devices
| Starting Price | $12.95/mo. | $17.95/mo. | $25.95/mo. | $32.95/mo. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to $1 million in Recovery Reimbursement | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Score Tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Unlimited Consulting | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dark Web Monitoring | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SSN monitoring | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Public Records Monitoring | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Child Identity Monitoring | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Lost Wallet Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tri-Bureau Credit Monitoring | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Mobile App Access | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Identity Guard Packages
- Transunion credit monitoring
- Covers two adults and up to 10 children
- Equifax, Experian and Transunion credit monitoring
- Covers two adults and up to 10 children
- Transunion credit monitoring
- Covers one person
- Equifax, Experian and Transunion credit monitoring
- Covers one person
Our take
With the Family – 1 Bureau plan, you can start monitoring your family’s identity and financial data with Transunion credit monitoring. You’ll also get IDShield’s monitoring services to include sex offenders in your neighborhood, public records and new records. It covers two adults and up to 10 children.
Package Features
Our take
Your family will have all the protection they need with credit monitoring from all three bureaus. You’ll also get all of IDShield’s services to monitor your other accounts, records and transactions. You’ll have full monitoring for up to two adults and 10 children for their best ID protection offering.
Package Features
Our take
If you have other services for ID and credit monitoring, this plan may best for you. Get Transunion credit monitoring to keep a close eye on your credit reports. You’ll get all of IDShield’s other monitoring services including the Dark Web, court records, new accounts and your SSN. However, the plan only covers one person.
Package Features
Our take
IDShield will monitor all three credit bureaus and alert you of any suspicious activity. The Individual -3 Bureaus plan also includes IDShield’s services, and only covers one person. However, it includes everything you need to monitor your personal data, financial information and other accounts without any other service provider needed.
Package Features
IDShield Monthly Monitoring Costs
The Individual 1 Bureau plan costs $12.95 per month, and upgrading to the Individual 3 Bureau plan costs $17.95 per month. The Family 1 Bureau plan costs $25.95 per month, and the Family 3 Bureau plan costs $32.95 per month.
IDShield Credit Report Monitoring
IDShield divides its plans based on whether credit reports are available through one bureau (Transunion) or all three bureaus. The Individual or Family 1 Bureau plans represent the more affordable option, but tri-bureau monitoring may provide greater peace of mind.
IDShield Identity Theft Recovery
IDShield provides $1 million in identity theft protection, lost wallet assistance, 24/7 emergency assistance, unlimited consultations and access to licensed private investigators to help you restore your identity.
IDShield Family Monitoring
IDShield provides partner ID monitoring and child ID monitoring for up to 10 dependent children under the age of 18 in its family plans. Anti-bullying monitoring is the other key feature exclusively available in the family plans.
IDShield Mobile App
IDShield offers a mobile app for easy access to your credit score, consultation history and fraud alerts.
Frequently Asked Questions About IDShield
How does IDShield work?
Identity Guard scans thousands of transactions in a millisecond to detect any potential threats that stand out, and will alert you via email or app notification within seconds. This digitally-focused service will help you stop any potential threats before they cause damage to your sensitive information.
Does IDShield require a contract?
No, you can cancel IDShield anytime without additional fees.
How much does IDShield cost?
IDShield’s most affordable package is the Individual 1 Bureau, which starts at $12.95 per month. The most expensive package is the Family 3 Bureau, which starts at $32.95 per month.
How do IDShield’s services compare to other providers?
IDShield’s closest competitor is ID Watchdog, which does not provide social media monitoring, 24/7 emergency assistance, an unlimited service guarantee, a credit score tracker or a mobile app.
