Data Theft Information Center

IdentitySweep SSN and Identity Fraud Alerts


IdentitySweep is an alert service provided by MyPublicInfo that conducts extensive sweeps through billions of records, searching for a subscriber’s name and Social Security number and tracking suspicious modifications. IdentitySweep will monitor your records 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and notify you when your name or Social Security number is manipulated.

This service differs from those offered by the credit monitoring agencies because it alerts you when your name or Social Security number are manipulated—which may happen before a new account has been opened. IdentitySweep combs through millions of public records, looking for “mismatches” of names, addresses and Social Security numbers. For example, if a thief has your Social Security number and attempts to open an account with a different name and address, that mismatch can raise a red flag for IdentitySweep. We will alert you before fraudulent activity may have begun.

MyPublicInfo is offering two options to University of Texas at Austin data theft victims.

Plan 1 – Social Security Monitoring includes Social Security monitoring, which keeps a vigilant eye on the millions of public records that include combinations of your name, address and SSN. When a mismatch occurs, our system will let you know that someone may be fraudulently manipulating your personal information. This option is offered only as part of our arrangement with The University of Texas at Austin.

  • One year: $14.00

  • Two years: $25.00

Plan 2 – Full Protection Identity Sweep includes Social Security monitoring, plus:

  • 24-hour/7-day-a-week monitoring of up to five credit card numbers. Our service will instantly alert you if your credit card number is stolen and in play on the Internet.
  • A list of public databases and directories on the Internet that contain your personal information. We create a personalized dashboard that tracks the current status of requests to delete your unwanted personal information from the databases and directories that you choose.
  • One year: $39.75 (reg. $59.50)
  • Two years: $59.50 (reg. $119.00)
     
To enroll, locate the discount code on your notification letter or e-mail and follow these steps:
  • Go to https://www.identitysweep.com/UT/Default.aspx.

  • Determine which service best meets your needs:

    • Social Security monitoring for one or two years
    • Full protection IdentitySweep for one or two years
       
  • Click “Order Now!”

  • Complete the online form, entering your discount code in the space marked “Promotional Code”, and click “Join Now”.
     

If you wish to enroll in this service by telephone, call 512-220-4312. You will need to provide your discount code to the customer service representative.