ID theft protection
For only $45 a year (less than $4 a month), Nationwide’s identity theft protection helps you keep your personal data secure amid a growing number of risks and cybercrimes. Add it to your Nationwide policy1 and, if you become a victim, we reimburse up to $25,000 for covered out-of-pocket expenses and provide access to a team of Resolution and Cyber Risk Specialists.2
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With the rise of cybercrimes and the possibility of falling for online scams, identity protection has become more crucial. Learn about how you can protect yourself with Nationwide's identity theft protection.
We look at the big picture
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MonitorOur proactive approach uses automated monitoring and human intelligence techniques to track thieves and fraudsters on the deep and dark web where personal data is bought and sold.2 You’ll be notified if we detect suspicious activity regarding your:
- Social Security number
- Email addresses
- Addresses
- Date of birth
- Debit/credit cards
- Bank account numbers
- Phone numbers
- Insurance cards
- Driver’s licenses
- Loyalty & frequent flyer cards
- Passports
- Phone numbers
- Usernames/social media handles
- Mother’s maiden name
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ProtectOur Identity Protection Portal2 gives you visibility to help reduce your risk of identity theft or fraud and to easily monitor your credit score and history. The Identity Protection Portal offers:
An easy-to use online dashboard to quickly track your identity risk level, view suspicious activity alerts and get your credit score all in one place
A library full of identity protection tips, trending scams to avoid and more
Monthly updates to help you understand the factors that affect your credit score and ensure your credit history is accurate
Online data protection software that provide peace of mind when browsing the Internet on your PC or laptop - includes DataScrambler® anti-keylogging, PhishBlock® anti-phishing, and Anti-Ransomware
A dedicated team of Cyber Risk Specialists providing personal cyber protection advice and guidance
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ResolveWe make the recovery process as easy as possible by providing white-glove assistance2 with:
- Affidavit submissions
- Creditor notification and follow-up
- Communication with law enforcement and government authorities
- Placing a self-service fraud alert in the portal3
- Contacting credit bureaus to place a credit freeze3
- Lost wallet assistance
- Emergency cash and travel arrangements
- Translation services
- Medical Identity Theft expertise
- Data recovery
- Device cleanup
- Home internet security restoration