To address the rising threat of identity theft and ever-evolving scam techniques, we have created a comprehensive and powerful solution to meet your identity theft protection needs. Introducing ID Patrol™ — the most comprehensive identity protection product Equifax has ever offered. ID Patrol combines a wealth of powerful features designed to offer you strong protection combined with credit file monitoring to help keep you both informed and out of harm's way.
ID Patrol does more than any other Equifax product to help protect you from identity theft. Only ID Patrol allows you to lock and unlock your Equifax credit file;* alerts you if your personal information was found in suspected underground identity trading sites;** gives you around-the-clock access to Identity Theft Resolution Specialists; and monitors your Equifax, Experian and TransUnion credit files, alerting you to key changes within 24 hours.
ID Patrol combines the most comprehensive monitoring, locking and scanning features to give you more peace of mind. ID Patrol gives you the ability to:
Lock and unlock your Equifax credit file:
The ability to lock and unlock access to your Equifax credit file means that you control who can see your Equifax credit file — and when.* This helps prevent anyone other than you from opening credit in your name. You can also unlock access to your file for specific companies or specified periods of time. That way, you can still open accounts when you need to, and remain secure knowing that you're in control of your Equifax credit file.
Scan the Internet for your personal information:
Selling identities online in suspected underground Internet trading sites is one of the newer, more destructive ways that identity thieves could obtain your personal information. These sites are usually temporary and hard for the average Internet user to find. That's why ID Patrol's WebDetect™ feature will proactively scan the Internet for your Social Security number (if you choose) and up to 10 major credit/debit card account numbers you provide, alerting you within 24 hours if your information is found.
Identity Theft Resolution Specialists:
If you're concerned that your identity may have been compromised, Equifax ID Theft Resolution Specialists are available 24/7 to help you create a personal action plan. In addition to answering your questions, our ID Theft Resolution Specialists can also guide you through the steps you should consider taking if you become a victim of identity theft. Nothing gives you peace of mind more than knowing that a dedicated expert is available to you around the clock.
Daily, comprehensive monitoring of all three national credit files:
Daily credit monitoring is one of the best ways to protect your credit health and identity. Ensure the accuracy of what's being reported about you and know of any key changes to credit files at all three of your nationwide credit reporting agencies with ID Patrol. Receive e-mail or wireless alerts of any key changes to your Equifax, Experian or TransUnion credit files within 24 hours.