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Why should I choose ProtectMyID?
This identity theft protection service is brought to you by Experian, the renowned credit reporting company.
ProtectMyID Coverage Highlights:
- Three unique surveillance alerts – Internet Scan, Address Change Alert, and Credit Alert
- The Lost Wallet feature protects you if you lose your wallet that has your credit card, medical card, and/or debit cards
- Ability to cover children under the ProtectMyID plan
- Product insurance of $1 million to reimburse funds not covered by the financial institutions and credit card companies
- Free copy of your credit report from Experian
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Plans
ProtectMyID Standard Plan $15.95 Per Month
Surveillance Alert Notifications
They’ll alert you via text or email of new activity that could be identity thieves at work. Then They’ll help you stop the damage from escalating with identity theft resolution. Every day, they make your protection our top priority with three levels of advanced monitoring.
Lost Wallet Protection
A lost wallet can mean a lost identity. Call them if your wallet is lost or stolen and they’ll help cancel or replace credit cards, driver’s licenses, Social Security cards, insurance cards, and more.
Child Secure $6.95 Per Month Per Child
Children are 51 times more likely to become victims of identity theft than adults. The good news is, ProtectMyID also offers identity protection for your children. They’ll alert you if a credit report is open in your child’s name.
Minors shouldn’t have any credit activity until they apply for college loans or a credit card.
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ProtectMyID Internet Scan Provides:
If your address related to your credit cards is changed or altered, you will receive an alert from ProtectMyID. This alert is sent through email and text message.
This particular feature monitors your credit report like LifeLock from all the three main credit reporting bureaus – Experian, Trans Union, and Equifax. In addition, it also monitors your bank accounts, leases, and new loans.
- Monitoring Online Sources
The service pays special attention to certain online sources, such as sex offender registry, criminal, and court records and payday loans to ensure your information has not been appropriated by someone else.
Conclusion
After reviewing multiple identity theft sites, we found the service to be mediocre. We found the call center representatives to be helpful but the call center isn’t available 24 hours a day. Only one credit bureau is monitored, so if anything happens and reported to the other two bureaus, you will never know. It’s great that wallet protection is included but oddly enough, it only covers debit cards, medical cards, and not credit cards. We did like how your address is monitored through the USPS and you will be alerted if anyone makes any credit reported address changes. The $1 Million insurance guarantee is included but that is an industry norm. Overall, we believe that there are better competitors to choose from for identity theft protection. The price is a little lower than the competition but you also don’t get as much in return. In the end, as the saying goes, you get what you pay for.
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ProtectMyID Q & A
[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section title=”How does ProtectyMyID Work?” tab_id=”1452580624892-7bee5808-2588″][vc_column_text]ProtectMyID works by reaching out and alerting the customer when their identity is on an unforeseen path of danger. With their patented warning surveillance technology, the customer will be notified if someone else is using their identity. ProtectMyID is backed by global leader Experian, known for it’s protection products.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How does ProtectyMyID protect?” tab_id=”1452580626033-22067b10-4a3c”][vc_column_text]ProtectMyID protects with its world class security and state of the art technology that enables them to constantly monitor for identity theft. Teaming up with Experian allows ProtectMyID to access personal data in a secure manner, which means customers get powerful identity protection that is leveraged with the innovation of Experian.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How is ProtectyMyID different from its competitors?” tab_id=”1452581028939-db82edff-39f5″][vc_column_text]What sets ProtectMyID from it’s competitors is that it’s owned by Experian – one of the largest credit reporting agencies in the world. They have the advantage of accessing personal data in a secure manner. Since they are considered an industry leader, they meet the highest requirement of regulation and compliance that other identity theft companies try to emulate.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How accurate is ProtectyMyID’s credit score?” tab_id=”1452581081516-56ae00f8-5269″][vc_column_text]ProtectyMyID has the most accurate credit scores possible since they are owned by Experian. Experian is one of the leading credit reporting agencies in the world. Having them as a resource allows ProtectMyID to have the most up to date and accurate scores in the identity theft protection industry.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How much does ProtectyMyID cost?” tab_id=”1452581120062-8c5b6f44-8dd5″][vc_column_text]ProtectMyID keeps it simple by providing one membership. It costs $15.95 per month. Customers have the option of adding a child for $6.95 per month and they receive the same protection as the adult plan.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How good is ProtectyMyID?” tab_id=”1452581164739-c49d6c9e-15fb”][vc_column_text]ProtectMyID is owned and back by Experian, one of the largest credit bureaus in the world. The service is not just good, but it’s great. The innovative technology used by ProtectMyID helps detect, protect, and resolve any issue that may arrive. Identity thieves are smart, but ProtectMyID is smarter.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How safe is ProtectyMyID?” tab_id=”1452581207433-1937e77e-f313″][vc_column_text]ProtectMyID is regarded as one of the safest identity theft protection companies in the industry. By having the backing of Experian, they have the resources, technology, and manpower to keep their customers safe from identity thieves. ProtectMyID provides all clear surveillance alerts if they detect that a customer’s identity is free of activity for an entire month, which allows for customers to feel safe.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What is ProtectyMyID?” tab_id=”1452581238037-d217b22e-5d90″][vc_column_text]ProtectMyID is an identity theft protection agency that keeps its members safe from identity thieves that are trying to prey on innocent individuals. They use state of the art technology to detect, protect, and resolve any situation that may harm a customer. ProtectMyID is owned and backed by Experian, one of the largest credit reporting bureaus in the world.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What does ProtectyMyID do?” tab_id=”1452581271991-a47e4c8b-12fb”][vc_column_text]ProtectMyID monitors its members 24/7 for any suspicious activity being done to their identities. If anything suspicious is detected, they send an alert either by phone call, text, or email letting the customer know what’s going on. If there happens to be a breach, then the restoration specialists will take over and they will do the heavy lifting to restore the identity of the customer.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What credit bureau does ProtectyMyID use?” tab_id=”1452581299939-b9afaee2-2431″][vc_column_text]ProtectMyID is owned and operated by Experian, one of the largest credit reporting agencies in the world. When becoming a member, customers receive a free credit report from Experian. All credit monitoring is done through Experian as well.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Who owns ProtectyMyID?” tab_id=”1452581332443-2a38967a-1009″][vc_column_text]ProtectMyID is owned by Experian, one of the largest credit reporting agencies in the world. They operate in 39 countries and employ over 17,000 people.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Where is ProtectyMyID located?” tab_id=”1452581361614-6fba03df-c28f”][vc_column_text]ProtectMyID is owned by Experian, one of the largest credit bureau reporting agencies in the world. It has multiple corporate locations across the world. It has its corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, with operational headquarters in Nottingham, UK; California, US; and São Paulo, Brazil.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Why choose ProtectyMyID?” tab_id=”1452581393713-325a4584-0492″][vc_column_text]You will want to choose ProtectMyID because it has the backing of the largest credit reporting agency in the world, Experian. By having the technology and resources that Experian provides, it allows ProtectMyID to be an industry leader and to have a leg up on the competition.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Does ProtectyMyID offer a family plan?” tab_id=”1452581437450-222e59b5-132d”][vc_column_text]ProtectMyID offers Child Secure, which is a children’s plan (under the age of 18) that can be added to an existing member’s account. 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This is a good price, and I really like that they offer child coverage. I would say that the $16 is really not bad, but that's my opinion.
I agree with you Bob, it's a good price for comprehensive coverage. And adding a child for $6 a month is a bargain especially since children are such hot targets for identity thieves nowadays.
Thanks for reviewing the identity theft plans. I have travel plans to Europe and am concerned about what I would do if I lost my wallet. I agree that all three credit bureaus should be monitored. I'm glad that the debit cards and medical cards are covered but it's also important that my credit cards are included. A good price is important, but as you say, you get what you pay for.
Exactly Jim, you get what you pay for, so if you want better coverage, then you may want to go with Identity Guard or LifeLock. They offer plans that are pricier but also protect their clients better as well.
I agree that $16 is a great price, but I think all the credit reports should be included and loss of credit cards should be included IF the credit card companies don't remove the charges. The weird thing is that it's highly likely that the credit card companies WILL remove the charges, so I don't know why Experian should be so shy about wanting to come out and say they'll cover this aspect of protection. Maybe they couldn't negotiate a suitable deal with Equifax on the credit reports.
I'm glad this article contained the tidbit about kids being 51 times as likely to have their identities stolen. I knew they were more susceptible than adults, but I had no idea how much!
Yes Andrea, $16 is one of the better deals for comprehensive coverage. Kids are the fastest growing segment of the population that are experiencing identity theft. Identity thieves go after them because they know that they aren't keeping an eye on their credit, which allows the thieves to do serious damage without anyone knowing. The child won't know about the damage until they apply for credit the first time as an adult.
I would def. want the call center to be open 24/7. TO me, that is a must. What if I need to speak with someone at 12am after I realize things aren't right? I'm going to look at some other company's plans.
I agree with you completely Martin. I want a company that is available 24 hours a day as well. A company that offer 24/7 service is LifeLock, check out our review - http://noidentitytheft.com/lifelock-review/.
While I haven't personally used this, it seems like a product I would use. I enjoy all the technological features about it, such as monitoring me online and keeping up with me when I move. It makes me feel more protected. Also, the price is cost-effective.
That's what I like with this service, it is cost-effective and simple.
The credit alerts are what I need. Like that children can be included too.
I think everyone should sign up for identity theft protection for that main reason. You should always become alerted if your credit is ran at any time so you can stop anything from happening right away. Everything else is just icing on the cake in my opinion.
Lost wallet protection is important. I've lost mine a few times, but luckily it was just around the house or in the car both times. It's scary when that happens. Not sure if this company can offer everything I would want though.
Each person has main points that they want covered and is looking for certain benefits. Some people may not like LifeLock or ProtectMyID, but they like MetLife Defender because they offer the best children protection in the industry. Everyone is different so different companies cater to different peoples' needs.
This is a pretty okay plan, but I'm not sure the sex offender registry is really that important, I can just go to a website whenever I want and check the latest updates. I guess it's good for some people to have though.
If I was a female that lived alone, I would definitely want to get the sex offender registry sent to me. There are some creepy people out there and I would want to know how many were around me. I think it is a nice service that is provided that other competitors don't.
Thank you for this information on ProtectMyId. I was considering taking a look until I found this article. I feel the price becomes too high when adding my credit score and report. I mean if I want to check it quarterly, then I have to pay an extra $120 per year.. I believe that should come with the monthly fee.. at least once quarterly. Maybe I'm looking at the information in correctly.. yet the pricing for ProtectMyId appears a little higher than the other services I've researched. Plus the fact that noidentitytheft did not give it their highest ranking.. thank you so much for this info.. and keep smiling
Glad you liked the review Shalonda. You don't get nearly as many benefits as other companies. They could definitely do a better job and make the extra effort to compete with their rivals.
I am glad you found our review so helpful. The credit monitoring and receiving credit scores should be mandatory for all identity theft protection companies. What should also be mandatory is that your credit should be monitored by all 3 bureaus. Unfortunately most don't do that. That's why we gave them a lower rating, because they only use Experian. I personally would recommend going with a company that uses all 3 credit bureaus.
The child cover feature is really interesting! I guess I knew that children also are at risk for identity theft but I didn't know the stats. I like that they call attention to that. The fact that wallet protection doesn't cover credit cards is really frustrating. I like the price, but I feel like I've seen other companies with more/better features included.
Exactly Papersoul. I think the company heads should get together and revamp their whole service. They have the means and expertise to accomplish this and compete with the top guys in the industry.