ID Watchdog Review
Introduction
Based in Denver, Colorado, Identity Rehab Corporation, IDWatchdog, was formed in 2004 by a group of experienced credit specialists who recognized a need for comprehensive consumer identity theft protection services that addressed the growing rate of identity theft. In creating its patent-pending identity protection products, IDWatchdog recruited the expertise of law enforcement officials, banking and credit specialists, judicial officials and consumer privacy advocates. IDWatchdog, which offers fraud monitoring, detection and identity theft resolution services, is a publicly traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Services – IDWatchdog offers five identity protection plans, with IDWatchdog Plus providing full protection, detection and resolution services. It includes idCheck which analyzes an individual’s identity theft risk; ID Snapshot, which provides monthly monitoring of over 10,000 databases that store personal information, such as credit reports, social security and other government records, department of motor vehicles records, sex offender registry, court records and terrorist watch lists; protection against document, Internet, medical identity, tax, employment and real estate fraud; and a 100% resolution guarantee if you become a victim of identity theft while enrolled in IDWatchdog Plus.
The company also offers idCheck, ID Snapshot, ID Rehab, a service for identity theft victims, and a Protection Combo as separate plans.
Key Features
Additional Safeguards – ID Rehab is offered free of charge with IDWatchdog Plus and provides recovery services from a certified recovery expert to anyone who becomes an identity theft victim while enrolled in the service.
Reputation – The private consumer advocacy group Consumer Federation of America recognizes IDWatchdog as a valuable identity theft protection service. The company also has been an accredited business with the Better Business Bureau since 2005. IDWatchdog employs a staff of 60 who are managed by a leadership team with expertise in consumer privacy, finance and credit, technology and data management.
Security – The IDWatchdog Corporation Privacy Policy dictates the company’s commitment to safeguarding the personal information of consumers enrolled in its service. The privacy policy, which is posted on the IDWatchdog website, incorporates the high standards and best practices of major companies conducting business over the Internet. Furthermore, the IDWatchdog website uses Trustwave, an information security and compliance firm, to protect credit card and identity information provided by its members. As a member of ANSI Identity Theft Prevention and Identity Management Standards Panel and a supporter of the Slam the Online Scam national public education campaign, IDWatchdog monitors new identity theft and fraud schemes so it is ready to respond with measures to combat them. IDWatchdog also is a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals, a global network of privacy professionals who advocate for consumer privacy.
Recovery – IDWatchdog employs certified recovery experts who offer resolution services to anyone who becomes a victim of identity theft. The resolution services include a consultation, fraudulent account correction and negotiations on your behalf to restore your name and credit. Three levels of ID Rehab services are available, depending on the extent of the identity theft. Resolution services are free of charge to members enrolled in IDWatchdog Plus.
Customer Service – IDWatchdog offers a toll-free customer service phone number that is available 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., mountain time Monday through Friday. Additional customer support is provided to members through the website’s Account Login. IDWatchdog also features a blog, FAQ section and a monthly newsletter for its members.
Discounts and Pricing – Through this website, IDWatchdog offers its IDWatchdog Plus service for $19.95 a month fee.