IdentityWatch: Identity Theft Protection & Credit Monitoring
Monitors credit reports, alerts to suspicious activity, dark web monitoring, identity theft insurance, and 24/7 access to recovery support specialists.
What is IdentityWatch?
IdentityWatch is an identity theft protection and credit monitoring service offered by Intersections Inc. It aims to help users protect their identity and credit by monitoring activity across users' credit reports, financial accounts, public records, and other identity-related data points.
Key features of IdentityWatch include:
- Credit reports and scores - Unlimited access to Equifax, Experian and TransUnion credit reports and VantageScore credit scores. Alerts for key changes to users' credit reports.
- Dark web monitoring - Scans underground websites, chat rooms and malware sources to alert users if their personal information is found being bought or sold.
- Identity theft insurance - Up to $1 million identity theft insurance with $0 deductible to help pay for costs associated with restoring identity and credit.
- 24/7 support - Access to U.S.-based identity theft recovery specialists 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Public records monitoring - Alerts for changes to users’ names, aliases or associated addresses in public records.
- Financial activity monitoring - Monitors bank accounts, credit cards, retirement accounts and investment accounts for unauthorized access or fraud.
IdentityWatch offers different tiers of service depending on users' needs. It is sold directly to consumers as well as through partnerships with financial institutions or employers who provide it as a benefit program. It provides comprehensive identity protection services for individuals concerned about identity theft and security.