Free Dark Web Monitoring with CreditWise

Monitoring the dark web

If your personal info is detected on the dark web, CreditWise alerts you.

What is the dark web?

The dark web is a hidden network of websites that you can’t find in regular search engines. Cybercriminals use the dark web to buy and sell stolen personal information like: Bank Account Numbers, Login Credentials, Passwords, SSN, and Email Addresses

WHAT WE MONITOR FOR

Bank Account Numbers

Login Credentials and Passwords

Social Security Numbers

Email Addresses

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PROTECT YOUR IDENTITY

What is dark web monitoring?

Stolen personal data, like Social Security numbers or email addresses, may end up on the dark web. CreditWise scans for your personal information and sends you an alert if we detect anything.¹

HOW IT WORKS

Dark web scanning for your security

Just knowing about a potential threat can help you take action to protect your identity and finances. Our searches are thorough, reviewing thousands of sites, forums and marketplaces to help your sensitive information stay secure.¹

TAKING DEFENSIVE STEPS

Stay ahead of identity theft

With your Social Security number and other personal information, an identity thief may be able to open a credit account, file a tax return or claim health insurance benefits in your name. If a password is compromised, you could be the victim of fraudulent purchases or other unauthorized account activity. That's why dark web scanning (and credit monitoring) put you ahead of threats that can compromise your financial well-being. We alert you, so you can take action right away to change passwords and prevent or minimize the damage.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Change your passwords for financial accounts, email and anything associated with your compromised information

Cyber security experts recommend not repeating old passwords or using the same password on more than one account. The best passwords are complex and difficult to guess, including a series of letters, numbers and symbols.

Notify your banks, credit card issuers and other financial service providers

If a scan indicates that your account numbers have appeared on the dark web, contact your financial institution right away. Follow their guidance to protect your accounts.

Monitor your credit card and bank statements

If your account numbers appear on the dark web, check your account statements carefully. If there is any questionable activity on your accounts, notifying the financial institution right away may absolve you of liability for fraudulent charges.

Close credit card or bank accounts that have been compromised

If you are sure one of your accounts has been compromised on the dark web, it is a good idea to close the account. Closing the compromised account will render the account useless to identity thieves.

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