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You’re at high risk
We found your personal information on the dark web and on data broker sites.
Up to $3M Reimbursement for identity theft, with up to $1M for Stolen Funds†††
$10K Scam Reimbursement7
Scam Support
Credit, Checking and Savings Activity Alerts: Unlimited Accounts
Credit & Payday Loan Lock2
Credit Monitoring:
3 Bureau1
Automatic Data Broker Removal8
Dark Web Monitoring
Priority 24/7 Customer Phone Support
LifeLock Total
No one can prevent all cybercrime or prevent all identity theft.
- Price valid for introductory term. After that, your price will renew at the standard price.
- Your subscription begins immediately after your transaction is complete. A payment method is required at sign-up for trials, and you will be charged at the end of your trial, unless canceled first.
- Prices are subject to change and may be charged up to 35 days prior to renewal. Cancel here or contact Member Services.
- Restrictions apply. Automatically renewing subscription required. If you're a victim of identity theft and not satisfied with our resolution, you may receive a refund for the current term of your subscription. See lifelock.norton.com/guarantee for complete details.
††† Up to $1 million coverage for Lawyers and Experts included with all plans. Reimbursement and expense compensation vary according to plan. Insurance benefits are issued by third parties. See lifelock.norton.com/legal for policy info.
1 Bureau Monitoring and Monthly Credit Report and Score / 3 Bureau Monitoring and Monthly Credit Report and Score.
2 Credit Lock cannot prevent all account takeovers, unauthorized account openings, or credit file inquiries. Deactivates if you downgrade or cancel your subscription.
7 Scam protection coverage as part of identity theft benefits is currently available to all customers residing in the United States, including U.S. territories and the District of Columbia, with the exception of residents of New York. Gen Digital is not a licensed insurance producer. Benefits under the Master Policy are issued and covered by HSB Specialty Insurance Company. You can find further details and exclusions in the summary of benefits.
8 After setup, automatic data broker removal service scans and requests removal every 90 days.
You’re at medium risk
We found your personal information on data broker sites.
Up to $1.2M Reimbursement for identity theft, with up to $100K for Stolen Funds†††
$5K Scam Reimbursement7
Scam Support
Credit, Checking and Savings Activity Alerts:
5 Accounts
Credit & Payday Loan Lock2
Credit Monitoring:
3 Bureau1
Automatic Data Broker Removal8
Dark Web Monitoring
Priority 24/7 Customer Phone Support
LifeLock Advanced
No one can prevent all cybercrime or prevent all identity theft.
- Price valid for introductory term. After that, your price will renew at the standard price.
- Your subscription begins immediately after your transaction is complete. A payment method is required at sign-up for trials, and you will be charged at the end of your trial, unless canceled first.
- Prices are subject to change and may be charged up to 35 days prior to renewal. Cancel here or contact Member Services.
- Restrictions apply. Automatically renewing subscription required. If you're a victim of identity theft and not satisfied with our resolution, you may receive a refund for the current term of your subscription. See lifelock.norton.com/guarantee for complete details.
††† Up to $1 million coverage for Lawyers and Experts included with all plans. Reimbursement and expense compensation vary according to plan. Insurance benefits are issued by third parties. See lifelock.norton.com/legal for policy info.
1 Bureau Monitoring and Monthly Credit Report and Score / 3 Bureau Monitoring and Monthly Credit Report and Score.
2 Credit Lock cannot prevent all account takeovers, unauthorized account openings, or credit file inquiries. Deactivates if you downgrade or cancel your subscription.
7 Scam protection coverage as part of identity theft benefits is currently available to all customers residing in the United States, including U.S. territories and the District of Columbia, with the exception of residents of New York. Gen Digital is not a licensed insurance producer. Benefits under the Master Policy are issued and covered by HSB Specialty Insurance Company. You can find further details and exclusions in the summary of benefits.
8 After setup, automatic data broker removal service scans and requests removal every 90 days.
Good news!
We didn’t find your personal information across millions of records or on public data sources.
Up to $1.05M Reimbursement for identity theft, with up to $25K for Stolen Funds†††
Identity Restoration Specialists
Credit, Checking and Savings Activity Alerts:
2 Accounts
Credit & Payday Loan Lock2
Credit Monitoring:
2 Bureau1
Automatic Data Broker Removal8
Dark Web Monitoring
Breach Alerts
24/7 Customer Phone Support
Lifelock Core
No one can prevent all cybercrime or prevent all identity theft.
- Price valid for introductory term. After that, your price will renew at the standard price.
- Your subscription begins immediately after your transaction is complete. A payment method is required at sign-up for trials, and you will be charged at the end of your trial, unless canceled first.
- Prices are subject to change and may be charged up to 35 days prior to renewal. Cancel here or contact Member Services.
- Restrictions apply. Automatically renewing subscription required. If you're a victim of identity theft and not satisfied with our resolution, you may receive a refund for the current term of your subscription. See lifelock.norton.com/guarantee for complete details.
††† Up to $1 million coverage for Lawyers and Experts included with all plans. Reimbursement and expense compensation vary according to plan. Insurance benefits are issued by third parties. See lifelock.norton.com/legal for policy info.
1 Credit features require successful setup, identity verification, and sufficient credit history by the appropriate credit bureau. Credit monitoring features may take several days to activate after enrollment.
2 Identity Lock cannot prevent all account takeovers, unauthorized account openings, or credit file inquiries. Deactivates if you downgrade or cancel your subscription.
8 After setup, automatic data broker removal service scans and requests removal every 90 days.
Control Room: How to survive the Golden Age of scamming
In this episode of Control Room, host hosts Shawnee Delaney and Tyler Gray sit down with cyber security awareness expert Robert Siciliano to discuss what it means to be in the golden age of scamming. Attacks no longer come only from shadowy hackers in far-off places. They happen at gas pumps, ATMs, through text messages, phone calls, emails, and social media. They blend seamlessly into everyday life, often disguised as perfectly reasonable requests or familiar interactions.
The criminal infrastructure driving today’s biggest identity theft scams
Robert Siciliano didn’t come to security theory by accident. After a childhood experience that sparked his interest in self-defense—and later, a small-business hack that led to thousands in credit card fraud—he dedicated his career to security awareness.
His core belief is simple: all security is personal security. Identity theft prevention starts with individual habits, awareness, and mindset.
Watch the full Control Room episode on YouTube to learn more.
The threats you can’t see
When people think about identity theft scams, they often picture phishing emails or shady phone calls. But some of the most effective attacks happen in the physical world.
Skimming 101
Many U.S. payment cards still rely on magnetic stripe technology, which is far easier to exploit than modern chip-based systems. Criminals take advantage of this with skimming devices—often 3D-printed facades clipped directly over card slots at ATMs or gas pumps.
Hidden cameras, sometimes mounted nearby or disguised as part of the machine, capture PIN entries. Once criminals have both the card data and the PIN, they clone cards and drain accounts often after midnight, when detection is slower.
Shimming: Even harder to detect
Shimming is the quieter evolution of skimming. These ultra-thin devices are inserted inside the card slot, making them nearly impossible to spot. They can capture chip data and sometimes pair with keypad overlays to collect PINs.
The stolen data is often transmitted wirelessly via Bluetooth or SMS to criminals waiting nearby.
What You Can Do
There’s no perfect defense for identity theft, but a few habits dramatically reduce risk:
- Use ATMs located inside bank branches whenever possible
- Tug or wiggle the card slot—if anything feels loose or pops off, walk away
- Don’t assume you’ll always see a compromise; many devices are designed to blend in
Why identity theft scams work and why security starts with you
Identity theft scams work because crime is now run like a business. It is specialized, optimized, and scaled while many people still assume, “That won’t happen to me.” Security isn’t a technical issue so much as a personal one, rooted in habits and mindset: slowing down, verifying instead of trusting by default, and noticing red flags before damage is done. Scammers succeed by exploiting something deeply human—trust. As Robert Siciliano’s explains, most people are trustworthy, but a small percentage are not, and they use urgency, fear, empathy, and helpfulness to manipulate without guilt or remorse. Being prepared for that reality isn’t paranoia—it’s control. Just like wearing a seatbelt, identity theft protection is about putting simple systems in place to reduce risk.
Stay one step ahead of today’s scams
Join us every Wednesday at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT on the LifeLock YouTube channel for a new episode of Control Room. Each week, we break down emerging scam tactics, explain how fraudsters are operating right now, and share clear, practical steps you can take to protect your identity with confidence.
Editors’ note: Our articles provide educational information about identity theft, scams, financial fraud, and other topics that can put your identity or personal accounts at risk. LifeLock offerings may not cover or protect against every type of crime, fraud, scam, or threat we write about. For more details about how we write, review, and update our articles, see our Editorial Policy.
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