{"id":7242,"date":"2023-10-13T18:33:44","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T18:33:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365-life-hacks\/?p=7242"},"modified":"2024-08-27T05:26:11","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T05:26:11","slug":"what-is-identity-theft-monitoring-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365-life-hacks\/privacy-and-safety\/what-is-identity-theft-monitoring-service","title":{"rendered":"What is an identity theft monitoring service (and do you need one)?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"main-content\" data-grid=\"col-12\">\n<p class=\"c-paragraph-3\">The internet is a wonderful place that gives you access to endless amounts of education, entertainment, and everyday necessities. However, that same virtual world is filled with online criminals who are constantly looking for opportunities to steal your personal information. With so many ways to fall victim to online identity theft, it helps to take precautions like avoiding suspicious websites and using identity theft monitoring services. 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