If your information is exposed or stolen in a data breach, it can end up on the dark web where it can be sold for as little as 10 cents.
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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.
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.
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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.
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
No one can prevent all cybercrime or prevent all identity theft.
††† 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.
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
No one can prevent all cybercrime or prevent all identity theft.
††† 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.
There’s a new victim of identity theft every 5 seconds, and thieves have evolved well beyond stolen credit cards. These days, even the most outlandish fraud stories are uncomfortably plausible, from fake driver’s licenses and luxury car purchases to entire criminal empires built on stolen identities. Whether an individual story is fact or fiction matters less than this reality: No one does more to protect your identity than LifeLock.
In the latest episode of “Generation Money,” Wall Street veterans Dan Nathan and Guy Adami, along with their guest Laura Pelligra, explore outlandish examples of identity theft through engaging anecdotes and an interactive game: “Fraud or Fiction.”
The game tests Pelligra’s ability to distinguish between real identity theft cases and fictional ones, but the exercise does more than just entertain. It reveals just how creative modern identity thieves have become.
Consider the following scenarios and decide for yourself which identity theft story is true fraud, and which is fiction:
Jessica’s parking ticket
Jessica was summoned to her state’s Supreme Court, all over a parking ticket that was left unpaid. Turns out, identity thieves had used Jessica’s details to buy a car in a state she’d never even set foot in. Despite submitting proof to clear her name, the lower courts wouldn’t dismiss her case.
David’s repo men
David woke up to find all his bank accounts frozen after being flagged for suspected fraud at a luxury car dealership. A repossession company was knocking at his door, looking for a missing Mercedes that he’d never purchased — but someone using his stolen identity did.
This isn’t the most unbelievable round in the “Fraud or Fiction” game, and both situations seem entirely plausible. But just because a story about identity theft isn’t 100% real doesn’t mean it couldn’t happen.
Watch the episode for yourself to check the answer* and hear more identity theft stories that range from a stolen trucking license to a complicated insurance scam. While you watch, see if you can spot the tactics fraudsters use to steal personally identifiable information from everyday people to commit sophisticated crimes.
The unsettling truth is that all the scenarios discussed in the podcast are based on actual identity theft tactics. Seemingly outlandish fraud stories are rooted in reality, and identity thieves are becoming more creative. But, there’s good news, too. LifeLock can help restore your identity should you fall victim.
LifeLock Total offers up to $3 million in coverage per individual signed up to the plan. There’s no limit to the number of cases you can open per year, and no out of pocket expenses for legal or expert support. Plus, we’re so sure of the quality of our restoration support that we offer a 100% guarantee. If we fail to get your identity back in good standing after you become a victim, you’ll get your money back.
Prevention is the best medicine, and doing what you can to protect your personal information online is the first dose. Follow these tips to help prevent identity theft and keep your identity safer:
With identity criminals growing more sophisticated each day, comprehensive protection ensures you’re prepared for digital threats, both real and seemingly fictional. Sign up for LifeLock Total today to gain access to $3 million in restoration coverage and unlimited expert assistance.
Don’t wait for the nightmare of identity theft to become a reality; get LifeLock Total today.
*Jessica’s parking ticket story is true. But all the fictional identity theft scenarios in this article, and those represented in the linked “Generation Money” podcast episode, are based in reality.
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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