Overview: ID Watchdog, a Denver based identity theft protection service, primarily provides online fraud monitoring. Their patent-pending fraud monitoring technology scans thousands of databases for confidential customer information, and then provides customers with comprehensive reports that identify which areas of their identity have been affected.
Features:ID Watchdog differs from other identity theft services in the fact that it provides customers with a baseline identity profile – customers are able to see all of their publicly available information. Once customers have reviewed their baseline identity profiles, then their profiles are monitored monthly for any suspicious activity. ID Watchdog will also search thousands of databases for illegal use of customers’ private information. In addition to this feature, ID Watchdog also offers internet surveillance, where websites, forums, and chat rooms are monitored for any illegal selling or trading of customers’ identities. In addition to their extensive monitoring services, ID Watchdog also offers customers a full identity theft recovery service, a monthly newsletter, and a toll-free customer service number.
Summary: Although ID Watchdog offers extensive monitoring and recovery services, customers are unable to issue fraud alerts or credit freezes through their service. They also do not remove customers’ names from junk mail lists, offer free anti-virus software or provide 24/7 customer service support. For around $20.00/month for ID Watchdog’s services, potential customers could find a more comprehensive service elsewhere at a more affordable price.