Avast Secure IdentityIdentity theft protection
Help keep yourself safe with our advanced identity protection — including credit monitoring and alerts to help you determine if your identity has been compromised. Get reimbursement of up to $1 million* too, and rely on our 24/7 team of specialists to help resolve identity theft issues.
Get help to prevent identity theft or receive assistance if your identity is stolen

Identity monitoring helps keep you safe from identity thieves
We monitor social media, the web, and even the dark web 24/7 for leaks of your personal info like bank accounts, credit card details, and passwords. We also monitor credit reports from a leading credit bureau for suspicious activity.
How your stolen information can be misused
When your identity is stolen, your details can be misused by criminals in various ways. These include opening a credit card in your name, using your details to submit a false tax return, or even obtaining medical services by using your name and health insurance details.
Get 24/7 specialist support to help resolve identity theft issues
Has your identity been stolen and you don’t know what to do? Our team of specialists offers 1:1 personal assistance to help you solve identity theft issues and regain control of your identity if it becomes compromised.
Identity theft — reimbursement for financial losses*
Get help keeping your finances safe with identity theft coverage of up to $1 million to reimburse you for lost wages and stolen funds if your identity is stolen.
*Reimbursement of up to $1 Million for Avast Secure Identity for certain out-of-pocket expenses and lost wages, travel expenses, child or elder care expenses, and depending on your plan coverage amount may vary. Benefits under the policy are issued and covered by Hamilton Insurance DAC. For policy terms, explanation of benefits and exclusions view the 1M Plan Summary of Benefits.
Identity theft is more common than ever
47%
of U.S. adults targeted by an imposter scam
22 billion
data breaches in 2021
$5.8 billion
lost to fraud in 2021
Source for statistics
You may still be wondering...
What is identity theft?
Identity theft is when someone fraudulently uses another person's name and personal information to get credit, obtain loans, make purchases, etc.
What do you do when someone else steals your identity?
If you become a victim of identity theft, the first things you should do are: change your logins and passwords on affected accounts, notify your credit card companies, and file an identity theft report with the relevant governmental authority — in the US that’s the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Managing these processes can be difficult, confusing, and time-consuming without help — and that’s why Avast Secure Identity offers you assistence from our specialist team to help sort things out after you’ve had your identity stolen.
How to prevent identity theft?
There are many ways to avoid identity theft including using strong passwords and PINs, limiting the amount of personal information you share online, and monitoring your bank statements for suspicious transactions. You can also help protect yourself using software like Avast Secure Identity, which, among various protective measures, also monitors your emails for scams like spoofing and phishing.
How to check for identity theft?
You can check if you’ve become a victim of identity theft regularly checking your credit reports, keeping an eye out for transactions you didn’t make, and monitoring your credit score for sudden changes. You can also use a specialist service like Avast Secure Identity to monitor social media , the web, and the dark web for leaks of your personal information or perform a hack check to see if any of your passwords have been leaked online.
What are the signs of identity theft?
There are many signs that may indicate that your identity has been stolen, and here are a few to look out for: unfamiliar bank transactions, errors on your credit report, new debts for loans that you never applied for, unfamiliar credit card changes, unfamiliar medical bills, and your credit score dropping for no obvious reason.
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