The table below compares monthly plan costs across our top scoring identity theft protection plans. Understanding who is ...

Identity theft is a major problem. It can destroy your credit, threaten your identity, leave you homeless, and cause all sorts of other issues. That’s not to mention the mental distress it can cause.

DALLAS — All the publicity about identity theft — reportedly the fastest-growing crime in America — has spawned a cottage industry of products offering protection. Companies such as credit bureaus and ...

Providers such as LifeLock and Aura can be worth the cost to keep your information safe. But freezing and monitoring your own credit is cheaper. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are ...

Responding to consumers’ growing concerns about online fraud and identity theft, American Express Co. on April 13 unveiled a premium-level fraud-monitoring service that enables cardholders to opt in ...

Clint Proctor is a lead editor with the credit cards and travel rewards team at Forbes Advisor. He has five years of experience in personal finance journalism and has contributed to a variety of ...

Money’s top picks for identity theft protection services.

Identity theft protection services can provide the help you need if your data has been compromised. These services monitor your personal information, credit files and the web, alerting you to any ...