Though ProtectMyID is new to the identity theft protection scene, the company is backed by Experian, which is the leading credit reporting agency in the nation. ProtectMyID offers many of the same features offered by other identity theft protection companies, and a few which you’ll only find with ProtectMyID.
Features
One of the best features of the ProtectMyID service is the fact that your credit and debit cards are backed completely by ProtectMyID. If any fraudulent charges are incurred on your account, ProtectMyID pays for these transactions with their own money, meaning you’ll have no out of pocket expenses for charges which were not authorized by you. This same protection is extended to your children, which means you’ll be alerted immediately if anyone attempts to open an account using their name.
Recovery
Since protection is a very big part of keeping your identity safe, ProtectMyID does all they can to keep your identity out of the hands of thieves. However, in the event that identity theft does occur, ProtectMyID is on your side with up to $1 million of insurance to help cover any costs which could be associated with reclaiming your identity, which includes legal fees. While this protection is great, the truly outstanding thing is having Experian’s Fraud Resolution Department offering you expert advice in how to reclaim your identity.
Customer Service
While customer service is a very important part of keeping your identity safe, Experian understands and is working to increase their customer support department of the ProtectMyID service. Customer representatives can be reached 24 hours a day by email, and from 6am to 6pm PST on weekdays, 8am to 5pm PST on weekends by phone.
Pricing
The ProtectMyID service starts at only $9.95 a month, with a free 30 day trial being offered for new customers who would like to give the service a test drive.