Identity theft protection

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Mask your identity online
Get help with recovery from fraud

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What is identity theft?

Identity theft is when someone steals and uses your personal data, such as your Social Security or National Insurance numbers, credit card details, or passwords, to commit fraud.

What it is >	Unauthorized hijacking of your personal details and sensitive information by criminals aiming to commit identity fraud for their own financial gain.
How it happens >	Cybercriminals harvest credentials through corporate data breaches, buy consumer profiles from shady data brokers, or trick users directly via phishing scams and malware to steal sensitive information.
What’s its impact >	Financial loss and account takeover, serious credit damage, and exhausting legal battles to reclaim your identity, lost money, and good credit.

Identity theft is a serious threat, but there are simple, useful tools that can help you reduce your risk of identity theft, protect your personal information, and keep scammers out.

Protect your identity with Surfshark

Surfshark Alert is a web monitoring solution that informs you if your private details have fallen into the wrong hands. If something appears on the web, you’ll get an alert so you can secure your accounts before any damage is done.

Act now — see if your data has been exposed with our data leak checker.

Password leak monitoring

Find out if any of your passwords were leaked, so you can swap them out before too much damage has been done.

Dark web monitoring

Let us keep tabs on the shady parts of the internet for you — know if your credentials are being traded or sold on the dark web.

Email leak monitoring

Know if someone might get into your main inbox with email monitoring — get alerted if your email address appears in a data breach.

Credit card leak monitoring

Track your bank accounts with credit card monitoring — get early warnings so you can freeze them and control the damage.

ID leak monitoring

Use identity monitoring to keep a close watch on high-risk personal data, such as your ID or Social Security number.

Instead of handing over your real name, email, and phone number to every website that asks, Surfshark lets you create a fully functional online persona. Alternative ID helps you keep your identity private and reduce your risk of data leaks, marketing spam, and unwanted tracking.

Alternative ID

Generate an alternative name, address, and email for random online sign-ups to keep your identity and inbox protected.

Alternative number

Get a virtual phone number (paid add-on) in your app to keep your primary number away from spammers or data leaks.

Data brokers are collecting and selling your private information for profit. Take it back with Incogni, an automated tool that requests these companies to delete your data from their databases, keeping your name off public search sites and data brokers’ collections.

Automated opt-outs

Don’t waste time contacting brokers yourself. Incogni automatically sends official, legal deletion requests to up to 420+ data brokers on your behalf.

Continuous protection

Keep your information off databases for good — Incogni continuously tracks them and resends removal requests to make sure your data stays private.

Progress tracking

Watch the cleanup happen in real time. Keep tabs on every request and see which brokers have wiped your information in a convenient dashboard.

If the worst happens and you become a victim of identity theft, you don’t have to deal with the fallout alone. With Surfshark’s identity theft coverage, you get access to professional support and financial backing to help you reclaim your name and handle unexpected costs.

Licensed investigator support

Don’t stress about fixing your records alone. Get matched with a licensed identity theft investigator who will personally guide you through the identity restoration and credit repair process.

Up to $1M expense reimbursement

Use reimbursement coverage of up to $1M to cover legal fees, document replacements, and notary costs, as well as financial support to cover stolen funds, lost wages, and mental health counseling.

Disclaimer: Identity theft coverage is available for new Surfshark One+ customers residing in the US, including US territories and the District of Columbia, except for New York State residents. Surfshark is not a licensed insurance producer. Benefits under the Master Policy are issued and covered by HSB Specialty Insurance Company. You can find further details and exclusions in the summary of benefits for the state of Washington and the rest of the US.

Choose your level of protection

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VPN: surf safely online
Alt ID: protect your identity
CleanWeb: block ads & pop-ups
Antivirus: armor your devices
Alert: monitor data breaches
Search: browse privately
Identity theft coverage: up to $1M
Incogni: reclaim your data

From /mo.

Get Surfshark

VPN: surf safely online
Alt ID: protect your identity
CleanWeb: block ads & pop-ups
Antivirus: armor your devices
Alert: monitor data breaches
Search: browse privately
Identity theft coverage: up to $1M
Incogni: reclaim your data

From /mo.

Get Surfshark

VPN: surf safely online
Alt ID: protect your identity
CleanWeb: block ads & pop-ups
Antivirus: armor your devices
Alert: monitor data breaches
Search: browse privately
Identity theft coverage: up to $1M
Incogni: reclaim your data

Don’t forget to upgrade your ID theft protection plan with an alternative number add-on!

Why choose Surfshark?

Surfshark keeps online security straightforward. Here is what we offer to help make managing your privacy a bit easier:

Money-back guarantee

Test-drive Surfshark completely risk-free. If you decide it’s not quite what you were looking for, you can request a full refund within your first 30 days.

All-in-one bundle

Instead of managing and paying for multiple apps, you get all security tools in one place, including a VPN for secure browsing and an antivirus to protect your devices.

24/7 customer support

If you run into an issue or have a question, you can chat with a real person. Surfshark’s support team is available anytime through live chat.

How to use Surfshark identity theft protection

Surfshark keeps online security straightforward. Here is what we offer to help make managing your privacy a bit easier:

1. Choose a plan and subscribe

Select a Surfshark plan that includes the identity fraud protection features you need.

2. Set up your protection tools

Activate Alert, create your Alternative ID, and set up the privacy features available with your plan.

3. Monitor your data and take action

Receive alerts when your information is exposed and follow recommended steps to help protect your identity.

FAQ

How do I choose the right identity theft protection service?

Look for a service that monitors your credit cards, personal info, and the dark web all in one place. You also want identity theft protection plans that offer access to real recovery specialists if your identity is compromised, plus solid insurance to cover unexpected legal or recovery costs. Finally, make sure it bundles other useful tools, like a VPN or antivirus, so you get the most value for your money.

What are the different types of identity theft protection?

Identity theft protection generally comes in three main types: credit monitoring, identity scanning, and restoration services.

Credit monitoring checks your credit report and flags fraudulent accounts, unauthorized loans, or new credit opened in your name, while identity scanning checks the dark web for leaked emails or passwords. Restoration services provide insurance and professional help to clean up the mess if you do become a victim.

What is the first thing you should do if your identity is stolen?

First, immediately place a fraud alert and freeze your credit with the three major bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) to block scammers from opening fraudulent accounts in your name. Next, head to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at IdentityTheft.gov to officially report identity theft and get a personalized recovery plan. Finally, contact your bank and credit card issuers to lock down or close any compromised financial accounts.

How do I prevent identity theft?

Start by securing your online accounts with unique passwords and enabling multi-factor authentication wherever you can. To ensure ongoing identity theft prevention, use a VPN to encrypt your data on public Wi-Fi and keep an antivirus active to block malware.

To keep your details off the radar and help avoid identity theft, sign up for apps and websites using alternative email addresses and phone numbers instead of your primary contact info. Finally, consider a tool to remove your details from data broker databases so identity thieves can’t buy your information in the first place.

Don’t let identity theft happen by being proactive — take our online safety course to learn how to spot scams and improve your own identity protection.

Identity theft protection

What is identity theft?

Protect your identity with Surfshark

Password leak monitoring

Dark web monitoring

Email leak monitoring

Credit card leak monitoring

ID leak monitoring

Alternative ID

Alternative number

Automated opt-outs

Continuous protection

Progress tracking

Licensed investigator support

Up to $1M expense reimbursement

Choose your level of protection

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One+

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Why choose Surfshark?

Money-back guarantee

All-in-one bundle

24/7 customer support

How to use Surfshark identity theft protection

1. Choose a plan and subscribe

2. Set up your protection tools

3. Monitor your data and take action

Secure your digital identity today

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What are the different types of identity theft protection?

What is the first thing you should do if your identity is stolen?

How do I prevent identity theft?

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