Identity theft is the fastest-growing crime in America. Modern ID protection services monitor your Credit, SSN, and Bank Accounts 24/7, alerting you instantly to suspicious changes.

Quick Summary: Top 3 Services

  • 1
    Aura The best "All-in-One" family safety app with $1M insurance.
  • 2
    Norton LifeLock The most trusted name in ID recovery and resolution.
  • 3
    Bitdefender Digital Identity Real-time monitoring of your digital footprint.

1. Aura

#1 OVERALL

Aura has rapidly become the market leader because it bundles everything into one app: Antivirus, VPN, Password Manager, Parental Controls, and Financial Fraud Protection.

It connects directly to your bank accounts and credit titles to alert you of spending fraud much faster than traditional banks.

  • $1M Insurance Policy
  • Credit Lock (Experian)
  • 401k & Investment Monitoring
  • Spam Call Blocker

2. Norton LifeLock

LifeLock is synonymous with Identity Theft protection. Its strongest selling point is its U.S.-Based Restoration Team. If your identity is stolen, they assign a dedicated specialist to spend the hundreds of hours required to fix it for you.

It comes bundled with Norton 360, making it a great value if you also need antivirus.

  • Tri-Bureau Credit Monitoring
  • Stolen Wallet Protection
  • USPS Address Change Verification
  • Million Dollar Protection Package
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3. Bitdefender Digital Identity Protection

Unlike the others, Bitdefender's service doesn't require your SSN to start scanning. It scours the surface, deep, and dark web to find where your personal data (email, phone, home address) is exposed.

It's a more privacy-focused tool that helps you "clean up" your footprint rather than just insurance.

  • Impersonator Detection
  • Social Media Monitoring
  • Data Breach Alerts
  • No SSN Required
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