– IDIQ earns its third spot on the prestigious Inc. 5000 Regionals List with a three-year revenue growth of 81%  –

Temecula, California, Feb. 27, 2024 – IDIQ®, a financial intelligence company that protects and strengthens consumers’ long-term financial health, has earned the rank of No.136 on Inc. Magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 Regionals List for the Pacific Region.

The list, announced today, is the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the Pacific region that includes Alaska, Hawaii, California, Oregon and Washington. This is the third time IDIQ has earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 Regionals List.

IDIQ delivers financial intelligence for everyday action. IDIQ is a proven thought leader in providing consumers with the tools they need to protect themselves from the growing threat of scams while also having access to fundamental solutions to support their financial wellness. IDIQ is strengthened by long-term strategic B2B relationships that pride themselves on offering IDIQ products to add value to their own consumer relationships.

The company saw an 81% increase in percentage revenue growth between 2020 and 2022 and is proud to earn its recognition on the list.

“It’s an honor for our team to be recognized on Inc. Magazine’s List for the Pacific Region’s fastest growing private companies for the third time,” said Scott Hermann, CEO of IDIQ. “This achievement is a testament to our dedication, innovation, and pursuit of excellence as a company. We’ve worked hard to become a leader in identity protection and financial wellness.”

During the last three years, IDIQ has expanded its corporate team, grown to more than 250 employees, and opened additional offices in the United States while protecting and monitoring the identity and credit of more than 4 million members.

“The honorees in our Inc. 5000 network are the who’s who of private companies,” said Eric Hagerman, special projects editor at Inc. Media. “They’re energizing regional economies as they engineer the future of their industries. Learn who they are and what they do — they’ll be impacting things for a while.”

Complete results of the Inc. 5000 Regionals List, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, metro area and other criteria, can be found at inc.com/pacific.

About IDIQ:

IDIQ® is recognized as one of the fastest-growing industry leaders in financial and identity protection. With the flagship IdentityIQ® brand, the company delivers real-time alerts and credit report information to not only protect but also educate consumers and businesses. The IDIQ family of brands also includes MyScoreIQ® for financial health and protection; Resident-Link® technology for on-time rental payment reporting to help build consumer credit scores; Credit & Debt®, a credit and debt education-based membership platform; and IDIQ® Pre-Paid Legal Services℠, a leading provider of voluntary employee benefits.

For more information, visit www.IDIQ.com.

– IDIQ leadership to play a crucial role in advising the ITRC on combatting identity theft crime –

TEMECULA, CA – December 13, 2023 – IDIQ®, a leader in financial and identity protection, announced today that Michael Scheumack, IDIQ chief marketing and innovation officer, will be joining the Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRC) newly formed Alliance for Identity Resilience (AIR) Advisory Board and will play a crucial role in advising the ITRC on matters related to identity theft crime.

Scheumack is a cybersecurity expert with more than 20 years of experience in the financial, credit, and identity theft protection industries. He joined IDIQ in 2017 to help position the company, through its flagship IdentityIQ® brand, as a leader in the identity theft protection and credit monitoring space.

“I am honored to be one of the first members of the ITRC’s AIR Advisory Board and contribute to its mission of combatting identity crime,” Scheumack said. “I look forward to collaborating with fellow board members and leveraging our collective expertise to provide guidance and drive positive change in the industry.”

The establishment of the AIR Advisory Board marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts of IDIQ and the ITRC to combat identity crime. Through collaborative efforts, the ITRC provides education, support, and innovative strategies to empower individuals and businesses in their fight against identity crime.

ITRC President and CEO Eva Velasquez praised Scheumack and the expertise he brings to the new board.

“We are pleased to add Michael to our Alliance for Identity Resilience Advisory Board,” Velasquez said. “His knowledge and expertise will help us stay on top of trends, emerging threats and defenses, and remain well-positioned to participate in discussions about them. Michael and our other Advisory Board members will play a vital role in our efforts to meet our mission and create services that victims need.”

This year, in partnership with the ITRC, IDIQ released the 2022 Trend in Identity Report as well as the company’s proprietary IdentityIQ 2022 Scam Report.

The ITRC is a non-profit organization that serves as a valuable resource for consumers, victims, businesses, and governments in minimizing the risk and impact of identity compromise and crime.

As a cybersecurity expert, Scheumack has served as a subject matter expert in numerous national media interviews on identity theft crimes, including the rise of AI voice cloning scams and trending scams.

Joining Scheumack on the AIR Advisory Board are executives across a variety of disciplines, industries, and sectors, including:

• Shawn Holtzclaw, Veteran Corporate and Nonprofit Executive
• Arun Vemury, Biometrics and Digital Identity Technologist
• Jay Meier, Senior Vice President of North American Operations at FaceTec, Inc. and President & CEO of Sage Capital Advisors, LLC
• Lynette Owens, Vice President of Global Consumer Education and Product Marketing at Trend Micro
• Meghan Land, Executive Director of Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
• Stephen Smith, Senior Vice President of Business and Strategy at Intellectual Technology, Inc.

By joining the ITRC’s AIR Advisory Board, IDIQ is furthering its mission to provide consumers and businesses with the education and services they need to help protect themselves against some of the biggest security and financial threats in existence today.

Scheumack also was recently appointed to the Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE) Board of Directors. The CCOE is a San Diego-based nonprofit dedicated to growing the regional cyber economy and increasing cybersecurity.

For more information on IDIQ, visit www.idiq.com. For more information on IdentityIQ, visit www.identityiq.com.

About IDIQ:

IDIQ® is recognized as one of the fastest-growing industry leaders in financial and protection. With the flagship IdentityIQ® brand, the company delivers real-time alerts and credit report information to not only protect but also educate consumers and businesses. The IDIQ family of brands also includes MyScoreIQ® for financial health and protection; Resident-Link® technology for on-time rental payment reporting to help build and improve consumer credit scores; Credit & Debt®, a credit and debt education-based membership platform; and Pre-Paid Legal Services, a leading provider of voluntary employee benefits.

For more information, visit www.IDIQ.com.

About the Identity Theft Resource Center:

Founded in 1999, the Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC) is a national nonprofit organization established to empower and guide consumers, victims, business and government to minimize risk and mitigate the impact of identity compromise and crime. Through public and private support, the ITRC provides no-cost victim assistance and consumer education through its website live-chat idtheftcenter.org and toll-free phone number 888.400.5530. The ITRC also equips consumers and businesses with information about recent data breaches through its data breach tracking tool, notified. The ITRC offers help to specific populations, including the deaf/hard of hearing and blind/low vision communities.

– Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer Michael Scheumack will represent the company on the CCOE Board, furthering the company’s mission to combat and educate businesses and consumers on identity theft, financial and cybersecurity threats–

Temecula, CA, Oct. 31, 2023 – IDIQ®, a leader in financial and identity protection, today announced it has joined the board of the Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE), a San Diego-based nonprofit dedicated to growing the regional cyber economy and creating a more secure digital community for all. Representing IDIQ on the CCOE Board is Michael Scheumack, IDIQ chief marketing and innovation officer. 

As a member of the Board of Directors, Scheumack brings more than 20 years of cybersecurity, technology and marketing experience in the financial, credit and identity theft protection industries. Scheumack began his career serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, where he started his technology education and began working in the cybersecurity industry. After joining IDIQ in 2017, he built one of the company’s fastest-growing business lines and has been an integral part of the explosive growth of IDIQ.  

“IDIQ has continued to establish ourselves as industry-leading in financial and identity protection,” Scheumack said. “By joining the CCOE Board of Directors, we are furthering our mission to provide consumers and businesses with the education and services they need to protect themselves against some of the biggest security and financial threats we see today.” 

Scheumack is an expert in cybersecurity and has given numerous interviews on trending identity theft scams, including the rise of AI voice cloning scams. This year, he oversaw, in partnership with the Identity Theft Resource Center, the release of the 2022 Trend in Identity Report as well as the proprietary IdentityIQ 2022 Scam Report.  

As a member of CCOE, IDIQ joins a collection of world-class cyber organizations, including Qualcomm, FICO®, Lockton Insurance, ESET, and the United States Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR). 

 “There has been an increase in cybercrime across all industries since the pandemic began, with more than half of these costly attacks aimed at small and medium-sized businesses – our region’s economic engine,” said Lisa Easterly, president and CEO of CCOE. “We are honored to have IDIQ join our elite roster of CCOE Board Members with a focus on identity theft education. IDIQ’s expertise in identity theft services, products and capabilities will help us create a safer digital environment region-wide.”  

IDIQ offers the flagship IdentityIQ® and MyScoreIQ® brands for financial and identity theft protection and Resident-Link® technology for positive rental payment reporting to help build and improve consumer credit scores. IDIQ also recently acquired Credit & Debt®, a credit and debt education-based membership platform, and Pre-Paid Legal Services, a leading provider of voluntary employee benefits. 

For more information on IDIQ, visit www.idiq.com.  

About IDIQ:

IDIQ® is recognized as one of the fastest-growing industry leaders in financial and protection. With the flagship IdentityIQ® brand, the company delivers real-time alerts and credit report information to not only protect but also educate consumers and businesses. The company features 100% U.S.-based customer service and support. For more information, visit www.IDIQ.com.  

About Cyber Center of Excellence:

CCOE is a San Diego-based nonprofit that mobilizes industry, academia and government to grow the regional cyber economy and create a more secure digital community for all. Learn more at sdccoe.org. 

– Hermann brings his expertise in financial services, data security and analytics to further advance the national nonprofit’s mission of assisting families with gaining economic independence–

VIENNA, VA – October 26, 2023 – Entryway, a workforce development, employment and housing program, announced today that Scott Hermann, Chief Executive Officer of IDIQ, has joined its National Board of Directors to serve a three-year term. Hermann’s deep expertise in identity theft protection, credit and financial education and leveraging data to implement scalable business solutions will immediately benefit Entryway as the organization works to create efficiencies through data collection to serve a greater number of at-risk individuals and families across all of its program markets.

Hermann has more than 25 years of cybersecurity, technology and leadership experience in the financial, credit and identity theft protection industries. Hermann took the helm at IDIQ in 2017 to return to the roots of the credit monitoring industry with a vision to empower consumers with financial and identity protection. Under Hermann’s leadership, the company has developed an impressive roadmap to bring consumers the most innovative services in the industry. Hermann has led IDIQ to multiple years of triple-digit growth and four consecutive spots on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing companies in America, joining many household names on the list such as Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft and Patagonia.

He also has grown the company from only a handful of employees to now more than 250 employees with multiple office locations in California, Illinois, Florida and Arizona along with satellite locations in New York and Texas. With this growth, IDIQ currently supports more than 3 million members in protecting their identities and credit.

Hermann has provided his expertise in helping identify and protect against identity theft and other scams to numerous national news outlets, including Forbes and Fox News.

In addition to his accomplishments in growing IDIQ, Hermann, a former college and professional athlete, is passionate about coaching and encouraging student athletes as our next generation of leaders.

“We are thrilled to welcome Scott to our national leadership team. He is passionate about the work we are doing to transition struggling families to long-term economic stability,” commented David Williams, Entryway President & CEO. “His passion combined with his experience leading financial companies that create pathways to economic protection for millions of Americans brings an incredible skillset and perspective to our work at Entryway.”

Entryway sources, screens, trains and places highly motivated and capable individuals in high demand on-site jobs in partnership with 65 leading apartment owners and operators. The organization works with multiple referring partners in each of its local markets as well as nationally to identify suitable job applicants who are struggling with or at risk of homelessness. Entryway upskills program participants through online and in-person training opportunities to get them ready for full time positions in the apartment industry such as leasing, maintenance and groundskeeping. Entryway also offers participants interview skills, job coaching, financial literacy and access to 1:1 mentoring.  The program changes the lives of individuals and families while providing quality, motivated employees for a rapidly growing industry in need of talent.

“I am honored to join the Entryway Board of Directors and be a part of an organization dedicated to transforming lives and communities,” said Hermann. “At IDIQ, we understand the importance of financial inclusion and security, and are committed to supporting initiatives that empower individuals and families to achieve economic self-sufficiency. Working with Entryway aligns perfectly with our mission and allows us to continue to make a meaningful impact for those in need.”

IDIQ offers the flagship IdentityIQ^® and MyScoreIQ^® brands for financial and identity theft protection and Resident-Link^® technology for positive rental payment reporting to help build and improve consumer credit scores. IDIQ also recently acquired Credit & Debt®, a credit and debt education-based membership platform, and Pre-Paid Legal Services, a leading provider of voluntary employee benefits.

Entryway currently operates in ten markets across the country: Atlanta, Central Florida, Charleston, Denver, Houston, Nashville, National Capital Region, North Carolina, North Texas and Greater Phoenix. To read more on the organization, visit entrywaytalent.org.

About Entryway:

Entryway (formerly Shelters to Shutters) is a national 501(c)(3) organization that transitions individuals and families from homelessness to economic self-sufficiency by providing career training, employment, and housing opportunities in partnership with the real estate industry. Since its founding in 2014, Entryway has grown to serve over 600 individuals and families, unlocking pathways to life-changing opportunities and creating sustainable change in our communities. Entryway currently operates in 11 markets: Atlanta, Central Florida, Charleston, Denver, Houston, Nashville, National Capital Region, North Carolina, North Texas, Greater Phoenix, and Philadelphia. For more information, please visit www.entrywaytalent.org.

About IDIQ:

IDIQ® is recognized as one of the fastest-growing industry leaders in identity theft protection, credit report monitoring and financial wellness. The company delivers credit report information, credit scores, education, protection and financial tools that benefit consumers and businesses. The company features 100% U.S.-based customer service and support. For more information, visit www.IDIQ.com.

– IDIQ product offerings and expertise will be leveraged to support Entryway participants on the road to financial stability –

Temecula, California, Sept. 5, 2023 – IDIQ – a leading provider of identity theft protection, credit report monitoring and financial wellness – today announced its five-star alliance partnership with the nonprofit organization Entryway (formerly Shelters to Shutters). The nationally recognized non-profit provides a solution to situational homelessness by offering ready-to-work individuals at risk of or experiencing homelessness career training, employment and housing in partnership with the real estate industry.

In the partnership, hired Entryway participants, team members and board members have complimentary access to the IDIQ flagship IdentityIQ® brand with identity theft protection and credit monitoring with the credit-building Resident-Link technology for on-time rental payment reporting as well as Credit & Debt®, a financial education platform. This will allow Entryway to leverage IDIQ product offerings and its expertise in the multi-family industry to support the organization’s participants on their path to economic self-sufficiency.

“Entryway is an institution that naturally aligns with our company’s values to protect and empower consumers with the resources they need at every stage of their financial lives. We’re proud to be supporting an effective organization like Entryway with our company’s innovative tools and services to help make a lasting impact for those looking to build a successful financial future,” IDIQ CEO Scott Hermann said.

The partnership advances Entryway’s national mission to open the door to opportunities for individuals and families at risk of or experiencing homelessness and allow Entryway to continue to expand its services and opportunities for these individuals to enter and advance in the high-growth, high-demand multi-family industry. The partnership also promotes the values of IDIQ with the goal of financial inclusion and supporting organizations making a difference in their communities.

IDIQ team members will have volunteer opportunities to work with and mentor Entryway participants on their journey to meet their financial goals.

“Having the ability to provide IDIQ’s complete financial inclusion and protection platform to each of our hired program participants to assist them on their journey back to economic self-sufficiency is an incredible opportunity for our organization. It is a game-changing tool in the overall toolbox we can provide for the deserving individuals and families who are ready to step into their true potential,” Entryway President and CEO David Williams said. “We are also excited to bring IDIQ on board as a Five Star Alliance Partner, which offers both financial and employee volunteer support across our national program portfolio.”

The partnership with Entryway comes after IDIQ partnered earlier this year with the Identity Theft Resource Center to release the 2022 Trends in Identity Report to highlight growing trends in identity theft.

IDIQ supports more than 3 million members in protecting their identities and credit. For more information, visit IDIQ.com.

About IDIQ:

IDIQ^® is recognized as one of the fastest-growing industry leaders in identity theft protection, credit report monitoring and financial wellness. The company delivers credit report information, credit scores, education, protection and financial tools that benefit consumers and businesses. The company features 100% U.S.-based customer service and support. For more information, visit www.IDIQ.com.

About Entryway:

Entryway (formerly Shelters to Shutters) is a national 501(c)(3) organization that transitions individuals and families from homelessness to economic self-sufficiency by providing career training, employment, and housing opportunities in partnership with the real estate industry. Since its founding in 2014, Entryway has grown to serve over 550 individuals and families, unlocking pathways to life-changing opportunities and creating sustainable change in our communities. Entryway currently operates in ten markets: Atlanta, Charleston, Charlotte, Houston, Nashville, the National Capital Region, North Texas, Central Florida, Greater Phoenix, and Denver. For more information, please visit https://entrywaytalent.org/.

– Company Gains Momentum with 303% Three-Year Revenue Growth –

Temecula, CA, Aug. 15, 2023– After releasing two industry reports highlighting identity theft trends and helping more than 3 million members, IDIQ is recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in America with a spot on the 2023 Inc. 5000 List.  

The company, an industry leader in identity theft protection and credit report monitoring, achieved 303% three-year revenue growth to make this year’s list. This is the fourth consecutive time IDIQ has been recognized on the prestigious list. 

Each year, Inc. Magazine determines America’s most successful and rapidly-growing organizations to be recognized on the list. Businesses are ranked for this year’s list according to percentage revenue growth between 2019 and 2022. To be eligible, the companies must be privately owned and based in the United States. 

IDIQ ranked No. 21 in the Consumer Services category and No. 1,854 overall on the list. Many leading companies such as Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia and other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees. 

“We are honored to be recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for the fourth consecutive year among so many top companies in the United States,” said Scott Hermann, IDIQ CEO. “We are also very proud that with all our success and revenue growth we have been able to continue to operate a profitable business. Our roadmap to success has led us to exponential business growth over the past years. With identity theft scams and fraud on the rise, our team has been an integral part of our achievements, leading our mission to help protect consumers at every stage of their financial lives.” 

IDIQ offers the IdentityIQ® and MyScoreIQ® brands for identity theft protection and credit report monitoring along with Resident-Link for positive rental payment reporting, Credit & Debt® that provides a credit and debt education-based membership platform and Pre-Paid Legal Services, a leading provider of pre-paid legal services.  

During the last three years, IDIQ has expanded its corporate team, hired more than 200 employees and opened additional offices in the United States while supporting more than 3 million members in protecting their identities and credit. 

The company also recently released its own report on the newest scams that target your identity as well as joined the Identity Theft Resource Center in releasing the 2022 Trends in Identity Report.  

“Running a business has only gotten harder since the end of the pandemic,” says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. “To make the Inc. 5000 – with the fast growth that requires – is truly an accomplishment. Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that are building our future.” 

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. 

About IDIQ:

IDIQ® is recognized as one of the fastest-growing industry leaders in identity theft protection and credit report monitoring. The company delivers credit report information, credit scores, education and protection that benefits consumers and businesses. The company features 100% U.S.-based customer service and support. For more information, visit www.IDIQ.com. 

– The report shows payment app fraud and the theft of personal documents increasing along with the rise of AI voice cloning scams –

Temecula, CA, June 27, 2023 – IDIQ®, a leader in identity theft protection and credit monitoring featuring the flagship IdentityIQ® brand, today released a proprietary report reviewing identity theft trends from last year as well as the newest scams on the rise, the IdentityIQ 2022 Scam Report.

This report explores key findings based on IdentityIQ member-reported data and found significant jumps in two major types of scams: peer-to-peer payment apps utilizing platforms such as Cash App, Zelle and Venmo, surging more than 58%, and scams stemming from the theft of personal documents, increasing by 44%. The report compares member-reported data from 2022 to the previous year.

The report also highlights the rise of AI voice scams as a significant trend in 2023. AI voice technology enables scammers to create remarkably realistic voices and convincingly imitate family members, friends and other trusted individuals.

“AI voice cloning scams are the scariest thing I have seen in the last 20 years,” said Scott Hermann, CEO of IDIQ and a cybersecurity and financial expert.

Hermann said, with just a short voice clip usually taken from social media, a scammer can clone a loved one’s voice and call a victim pretending to be that person. The scammer deceives the victim into thinking their loved one is in distress to get them to send money, provide personal information or perform other actions.

“AI voice technology has gotten to the point where a mother can’t tell the difference between her child’s voice and a machine – and scammers have pounced on this in order to commit crimes,” he said.

The report shares ways the public can help protect themselves from these scams, including:

• Being cautious of unsolicited offers, requests, and calls
• Always verifying identities, including having a family “password”
• Using strong cybersecurity practices, including unique passwords, multi-factor authentication and VPN
• Protecting and monitoring personal information
• Educating themselves on the latest scams and trends as new scams continue to arise.

Scammers are also taking advantage of peer-to-peer payment platforms lack of protection, convenience and limited refund policies to steal from victims as part of Cash App, Zelle and Venmo scams. Fraudsters use the lure of a cuddly puppy in pet deposit scams or offer to help invest and “flip” money with huge returns in cash flipping scams. Being aware of these scams – and never sending money through these apps as a deposit to someone you don’t know – helps consumers avoid fraud.

The report indicates that, while online threats are increasing, consumers must continue to protect their personal information that can be found offline as well.

“While consumers should be concerned about their online presence, they shouldn’t overlook data vulnerabilities presented by paper documents,” Hermann said.

As for the offline threats, mail theft, lost or stolen wallets and “shoulder surfing,” in which a scammer peers at documents with personal information unbeknownst to the victim, were the most prevalent forms of personal document fraud.

“We hope the information from the report keeps the public aware of and safe from the biggest scams we are seeing today,” Hermann said. “As new trends emerge, we will continue to help consumers protect themselves and their families.”

This is the second report focusing on identity theft trends that IDIQ, through its IdentityIQ brand, has released this year. In May, IDIQ joined the Identity Theft Resource Center, a nationally-recognized nonprofit organization established to support victims of identity, to release the 2022 Trends in Identity Report.

For more information or to download the IdentityIQ 2022 Scam Report, visit www.identityiq.com/2022-scam-report/.

About IDIQ:

IDIQ^® is recognized as one of the fastest-growing industry leaders in identity theft protection and credit report monitoring. With the flagship IdentityIQ^® brand, the company delivers real-time alerts and credit report information to not only protect but also educate consumers and businesses. The company features 100% U.S.-based customer service and support. For more information, visit www.IDIQ.com.

– The report highlights 80% of victims had their identity compromised due to a scam –

Temecula, CA, May 17, 2023 – IDIQ®, a leader in identity theft protection and credit monitoring featuring the flagship IdentityIQ® brand, has partnered with the Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC), a nationally-recognized nonprofit organization established to support victims of identity theft, to release the newest report looking at identity crimes – the 2022 Trends in Identity Report.

This report explores key findings based on contacts from nearly 15,000 reports to the ITRC of identity compromises, misuse, and abuse from individuals across the country. The 2022 Trends in Identity Report indicates identity thieves are getting better at using social engineering techniques to convince people to share personal, financial, and important business information.

The report found 80% of identity compromises were due to a scam, a 3% increase from the previous year. Of those scams, an overwhelming majority of people who contacted the ITRC – 61% – reported being the victims of a Google Voice scam.

Other trends found in the report involve:

• Of total crimes reported to the ITRC, 55% were due to compromised credentials, 40% were due to misused credentials, 3% requested prevention and 1% reported attempted misuse of credentials.
• Of the 7% of federal accounts that were misused – 78% were due to IRS accounts.
• Misused social media accounts made up 72% of non-government and non-financial account abuse.
• For the misuse of stolen information, a majority reported account takeover (61%) versus new account creation (32%).
• An increase in reports of Social Security numbers being misused to gain employment and used by individuals committing crimes.
• An increase in identity thieves using driver’s license information to get fraudulent auto loans, open new bank accounts and cell phone accounts.
• A surge in the number of people requesting information on how to help prevent identity theft.

The report also lists the top five states for identity scams. They include:

1. California
2. Texas
3. New York
4. Florida
5. Pennsylvania

These trends arrive at a time when there is growing concern in all levels of government and the private sector about the overwhelming number of identity crimes and the toll of identity fraud on individuals and businesses.

“We are proud to be working with such an impactful organization as the Identity Theft Resource Center to educate consumers about the biggest identity threats we are seeing in the industry,” said Scott Hermann, CEO of IDIQ. “The number of identity theft victims is increasing every day and this partnership with the ITRC helps advance our mission to educate and protect consumers and their identities.”

“We hope the findings from this report will help educate and protect the public by providing them with insights into the newest identity theft trends and scams.”

Eva Velasquez, president and CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center, said, “We have seen changes over the last year in the identity crime landscape, including a lack of transparency in data breach notices and Black communities feeling the financial impacts of identity crimes more than the general population.”

“We have also seen some trends stay the same. In 2022, 55% of our reported identity crime cases were related to compromised credentials, and 40 percent were due to misuse of credentials. Google Voice scams and social media account takeovers remain two of the most common reports to e ITRC. These statistics show the reality of identity crimes in the U.S. – individuals and businesses continue to be victimized at an unacceptably high rate.”

IDIQ will be hosting a virtual webinar for partners and potential partners to discuss the 2022 Trends in Identity Report and its findings on July 20, 2023. For more information, email webinar@idiq.com.

View the full 2022 Trends in Identity Report here.

About IDIQ:

IDIQ^® is recognized as one of the fastest-growing industry leaders in identity theft protection and credit report monitoring. With the flagship IdentityIQ^® brand, the company delivers real-time alerts and credit report information to not only protect but also educate consumers and businesses. The company features 100% U.S.-based customer service and support. For more information, visit www.IDIQ.com.

About Identity Theft Resource Center:

Founded in 1999, the Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC) is a national nonprofit organization established to empower and guide consumers, victims, business and government to minimize risk and mitigate the impact of identity compromise and crime. Through public and private support, the ITRC provides no-cost victim assistance and consumer education through its website live-chat idtheftcenter.org and toll-free phone number 888.400.5530. The ITRC also equips consumers and businesses with information about recent data breaches through its data breach tracking tool, notified. The ITRC offers help to specific populations, including the deaf/hard of hearing and blind/low vision communities.

—New personal finance application designed to empower individuals to take control of their money and reach personal financial goals with access to free financial coaching —

Temecula, California, May 2, 2023 – Credit & Debt®, an IDIQ® company, announced the launch of its new mobile application today. The Credit & Debt app is designed to empower individuals to make smarter money decisions and reach personal financial goals using proprietary technology. It offers world-class, personalized expertise and tools to help users analyze their finances and connect with a live financial coach. This unique approach encourages users to pay off debt faster and provides resources to build credit quicker.

The coaching offered through both the app and on the website is entirely free for users and provides personal advice about a variety of money matters. Users can discuss debt resolution or credit improvement strategies and understand their options for professional debt and credit services. Live coaching empowers decision-making and matches individuals’ needs to vetted financial solutions, plus it delivers ongoing support. For those who want to take their financial planning to the next level, a premium coaching option is in the works that will provide a more comprehensive and personalized experience.

“There is no better time than now to get your finances on track. We are excited to help consumers do that with our new Credit & Debt app,” said Jeff Mandel, CEO of Credit & Debt and IDIQ president of monetization and emerging markets.

Mandel said, “One of the key differentiators from other money management apps is Credit & Debt users have access to free financial coaching from a real, live person. Understanding how to make your credit and debt work for you to achieve your financial goals is complex and self-help only goes so far.”

The new app also features the Credit & Debt Money Sensei technology with personalized tips to understand users’ finances and help empower them to make better money moves. With real-time push notifications for spending alerts, users can be aware of any concerning transactions or spending habits.

Other Credit & Debt app features include:

• Proactive insights to stay on top of financial spending and balances with overdraft warnings and large transaction notifications.
• Debt payoff simulator for visibility into how to quickly pay off debt by paying more than the minimum owed.
• Snapshot of user spending habits by tracking income versus expenses over a 90-day period and automatically categorizing transactions.
• View of monthly expenses to determine where overspending is occurring compared to the national average by category.
• Marketplace accessibility to explore personal offers from vetted Credit & Debt partners for personalized financial products and services.

“We are excited to offer the Credit & Debt app as another tool for financial wellness,” said Scott Hermann, CEO of IDIQ. “Having access to the app, along with the financial education and coaching Credit & Debt provides, helps move forward the IDIQ mission of educating and empowering consumers in their financial journeys.”

The Credit & Debt app can be downloaded in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Credit & Debt has provided its Money Sensei web-based technology for many years prior to launching its app. Money Sensei is part of the Credit & Debt suite of financial services to provide education, manage debt, monitor credit, find loans and credit cards and more. For more information, visit www.creditanddebt.org.

About IDIQ:

IDIQ^® is recognized as one of the fastest-growing industry leaders in identity theft protection and credit report monitoring. With the flagship IdentityIQ^® and MyScoreIQ^® brands, the company delivers credit report information, education, and protection that benefits consumers and businesses. The company features 100% U.S.-based customer service and support. For more information, visit www.IDIQ.com.

— Mobile app designed to empower consumers to protect themselves from personal security threats —

Temecula, California, April 26, 2023 – IDIQ, an industry leader in identity theft protection and credit report monitoring, encourages consumers to use its IdentityIQ app to receive the best-rated monitoring and alerts in the industry to help protect their identity. The free and secure app is designed to empower IdentityIQ members to have real-time control of their personal information through push notification alerts for potential transactions involving a person’s identity and credit.

“In our fast-paced digital world, it is more important than ever for all consumers to be immediately notified of changes that could potentially be a threat to the security of their personal information,” said Scott Hermann, CEO of IDIQ. “Our IdentityIQ app allows members to have their most up-to-date personal information at their fingertips and truly be as in control as possible of their most sensitive and confidential data.”

The app is entirely free for IdentityIQ members and provides inquiry alerts for possible transactions involving a member’s identity and updated credit scores. Consumers receive alerts for changes to their credit reports, such as application alerts, and opening and closing of credit accounts in their name as well as significant credit score changes. Consumers also receive alerts for lost or stolen credit cards, criminal record notifications and when their information is found on the dark web.

IdentityIQ members can view and monitor their credit reports and scores on the app.

“With research showing there is a new victim of identity theft every two seconds, it’s never been more important to monitor your personal information in real-time,” Hermann said.

“Identity theft protection is like an insurance policy to secure your finances,”  Hermann said. “I am confident that anyone who has experienced the nightmare of identity theft would agree that it’s essential to get in front of identity thieves as soon as possible. Our services and app allow you to do just that.”

The IdentityIQ app with real-time fraud alerts is just part of the IDIQ roadmap to bring consumers the most innovative services in the industry. Along with the flagship IdentityIQ® services for identity theft protection, IDIQ also features the MyScoreIQ® brand for credit report monitoring and FICO® industry scores; Resident-Link technology for positive rental payment reporting; Credit & Debt^®, a credit and debt education-based membership platform; and Pre-Paid Legal Services, a leading provider of pre-paid legal services.

For more information on IdentityIQ, visit IdentityIQ.com. The IdentityIQ mobile app is available today in the App Store and Google Play Store.

About IDIQ:

IDIQ^® is recognized as one of the fastest-growing industry leaders in identity theft protection and credit report monitoring. The company features 100% U.S.-based customer service and support. For more information, visit www.IDIQ.com.