Securus Identity Solutions
Is This Your Business?Author: Kaitlyn Short
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Securus works to protect both individuals and organizations from the financial and emotional damages of identity theft. The company specializes in the design of innovative solutions that battle identity theft.
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The Good
- Variety of Packages
- Identity Protection and Restoration Services
- Insurance
Variety of Packages
Securus offers a number of identity protection plans for both individuals and families. Packages include different levels of coverage and range from $4.25 to $24.65 per month, so customers have the ability to choose a plan that best fits their needs and budget.
Identity Protection and Restoration Services
In an effort to best protect its customers' identities, Securus provides several monitoring services, including triple-bureau credit monitoring, internet scanning, financial account monitoring, and social security number monitoring. If any suspicious activity is detected, Securus will issue a fraud alert to the customer. In the event of identity theft, Securus also offers services to help with restoration, including financial, medical, and criminal identity recovery.
Insurance
Securus provides its customers with up to $1 million in identity theft insurance to cover and reimburse them for expenses in the event of identity theft.
The Bad
- Recovery Limitations
- No Antivirus Software
Recovery Limitations
Securus does not treat pre-existing conditions and does not offer limited power of attorney. The company also cannot assist with tax identity recovery.
No Antivirus Software
Securus does not provide its customers with antivirus software to protect their personal computers.
The Bottom Line
Securus offers a variety of packages, several identity protection and restoration services, and up to $1 million in insurance. However, the company does have a few limitations when it comes to identity recovery and does not provide antivirus software.
