Knowledge Center
Equip yourself with tools and resources on data protection and identity theft resources.
Browse through our resources to gain deeper insight into industry trends and legal facts.
Identity Theft Education
Knowledge is the first step to identity protection.
Additional resources are at your fingertips. Visit our education site for an extended library of identity theft information, data protection tips, fraud updates and latest data breach trends to keep you in the know and better protected.
Understanding your credit score and report
Curious about what your credit score and report mean? Your credit score is a complex mathematical model that evaluates many types of information within a credit file. While it’s a fluid number that changes regularly, it’s important to know its purposes and how it’s measured.
Frequently Asked Questions
Explore the most common questions about data protection, identity theft and recovery services.
Data Breach Calculator
In the event of a data breach, the associated costs can quickly become astronomical. Most companies are not prepared to pay the price for employee and customer records being lost, and perhaps used by identity thieves. Use our calculator below to determine how much your company is at risk of spending in the event of a data breach.
Your Rights
When the unexpected happens, know your rights that are made to assist in identity recovery. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) gives you specific rights when you are, or believe that you have become a victim of identity theft.
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