Do I really need identity theft protection?

ID theft is evolving. Would-be thieves used to rummage through your trash to steal credit card or Social Security Numbers. Today, illegal online marketplaces and the dark web are ﬁlled with stolen Personally Identifiable Information, where committing fraud is as simple as clicking “add to cart.” Luckily, even if your Personally Identifiable Information is at risk, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re a fraud victim yet. Always-on identity monitoring keeps an eye on your information, so you can take action to help prevent fraud.

What is included in McAfee Identity Theft Protection?

McAfee Identity Theft Protection Standard, Plus and Premium all include the following features: - Cyber monitoring uses proprietary technology to scan online black markets and alerts you when your personal or financial information is at risk. - Smart Metrics provides key ID theft alert statistics for you and your city, so you can stay ahead of potential risks in your area. - Social Media Monitoring watches for misuse of your profile, pictures, and posts, and warns you about risks to your online reputation. - 24/7 Dedicated Agents are available to assist with everything from a lost wallet to full-blown ID theft. - Change of Address Report notifies you if your mail has been redirected through the US Postal Service, so you can catch fraudulent forwarding. - Social Security Number Trace alerts you of any new aliases or addresses linked to your social security number, helping to prevent fraud. - ID Restoration includes dedicated specialists to help you reclaim your identity if it’s stolen, and can even act on your behalf with limited power of attorney (LPoA). - Lost Wallet helps you cancel and reissue your ID, credit cards, medical cards and more if you lose your wallet, even without preregistering its contents. - Identity Theft Insurance provides up to $1M for qualifying identity recovery costs if you’re a victim of identity theft.‡ Up to $1M reimbursement is available for identity recovery costs/losses, including legal fees, lost wages, stolen funds, and even childcare.

Identity monitoring that keeps your personal info secure

24/7 monitoring of your email addresses, bank accounts and more.**

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How does McAfee protect your identity?

Early detection

Get notified up to 10 months sooner than similar services.

Easy setup

Get protected quickly with a guided
identity experience.

Extensive monitoring

Keep tabs on a wide range of your personal info.

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All products include

 Multi-device compatibility

Protect all your compatible devices

 Expert security support

Get technical assistance and peace of mind from our dedicated team and support knowledge-base

 Firewall

Safeguard your home network from malicious traffic

 Password manager

Secure your account credentials across devices

 Award-winning antivirus

Protect your personal info and compatible devices

 Web Protection

Browse freely and safely with ease

 Protection Score

See how safe you are online and easily fix any weak spots

 File Shredder

Delete sensitive files as if they were never there 

*First year price. Introductory pricing for new customers. See offer details.

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How our identity monitoring service works

Getting set up

Enroll in identity protection. We’ll monitor the most critical details of your life online.

Proactive, guided protection

Get quick and guided help to secure your identity, should your personal info be found online.

Secure your identity

Get tips to quickly and effectively secure your identity today, while making it harder to steal your info tomorrow.

We've got your back

Guided, personalized online protection that makes being safe simple, wherever you are.

Protection score
Proactive protection
Early detection
Wherever, whenever

Protection score

Simple steps to better protection

Protection Score checks the health of your online protection and provides simple instructions to improve your security. Knowing how safe you are is the first step toward a safer life online—what's your Protection Score?

Proactive protection

Proactive, guided protection

The steps you take before and after a data breach are crucial to keeping the risk of identity theft low. We’ll help guide you to the best choices for prevention and keep you in the know in case action is needed. 

Early detection

Get alerted 10 months sooner

If we detect that your data was stolen, you'll be alerted up to an average of 10 months before our competitors, so you can take action before your data is used illegally.

Wherever, whenever

Wherever, whenever you connect

With an active internet connection, it doesn’t matter if you’re on smartphone, laptop or tablet, at home or on-the-go. Get the same alerts and experience anywhere, so you can check, click, solve, and carry on.

All the confidence you need

You do you and we’ll protect the rest with our purchase and protection guarantees.
And if you have any questions, our security experts are available to help.

Our virus protection
pledge

We pledge to remove viruses on your devices or give you your money back, 100% guaranteed.**

30-day money back guarantee

If you’re not completely satisfied, we’ll be more than happy to give you a prompt and courteous refund.

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FAQs

These answers might help.

Identity theft refers to the unauthorized use of an individual's personally identifiable information (PII), such as name, social security number, bank information, and other sensitive information that can compromise a person’s privacy, security, and financial assets.

You can protect yourself against identity theft by securing your personal information -- online and offline. Make sure to engage in best practices such as using strong passwords, protecting your devices with updated security software, monitoring your bank transactions, securing your personal documents, and minimizing the amount of information you share online.

For proactive protection, McAfee® can actively monitor your sensitive information and give step-by-step guidance when you need it the most.

Begin by analyzing the situation and reviewing the compromised information. Then, notify the relevant authorities, such as your bank, coverage agency, a local police station, or a national cybercrime complaint center. While the relevant authorities are helping you with the case, check and secure your financial accounts, devices, and proof of identity.

The most common form of identity theft is financial identity theft, which refers to any type of theft when someone uses another individual’s information for financial gain. Some examples are New Account Fraud, Account Takeover Fraud, Business Identity Theft, and Tax-Related Identity Theft.

You can access and manage your identity protection on protection.mcafee.com.

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