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- 4.60
- 1,494 ratings
- Last updated
- October 6, 2026
Users love it: 4.6 stars from 1,494 ratings.
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- 7.5.1
- Launched
- August 2017
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- Free
- App size
- 46.7 MB
- Content rating
- Everyone
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About the app and developer
About ID Watchdog
ID Watchdog is a finance app developed by Equifax.
User Ratings
ID Watchdog is rated 4.60 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 1.5 thousand ratings.
App Information
ID Watchdog is freely available from the App Store. The app size is 46.71 MB. The latest version available is 7.5.1. The last update was on October 6, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on the App Store since August 2017.
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Description by Equifax Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Help Protect Your Identity, Better Protect Your Family – On the Go
In today's digital world, your identity is more vulnerable than ever. The ID Watchdog mobile app from Equifax gives you the power to help you better safeguard your family's personal information, anytime and anywhere.
Why choose ID Watchdog?
• Real-time alerts: Get instant notifications of suspicious activity for you or your child(ren).
• Credit report control: Lock and unlock your Equifax credit report to help prevent unauthorized access. (Some exceptions apply¹)
• Comprehensive monitoring: Scans billions of data points for signs of identity theft, even on the dark web.
• Family protection: Get personalized plans for adults and special features for children.
• Expert help: If you become a victim, a dedicated specialist will personally manage your identity restoration.
Key features at your fingertips:
• Lock/unlock credit reports: Helps you control who can access your Equifax credit report.
• Detailed alerts: Understand the threat and take immediate action with clear guidance.
• Child credit lock: Help protect your child's identity from credit fraud.
• Credit score tracking: Monitor your VantageScore® and track trends over time.
• Dark web monitoring: Add credentials to broaden AI scans and quicker access in case of a lost or stolen wallet
• Personalized settings: Tailor your alerts and security preferences.
Award-winning protection you can trust:
ID Watchdog uses advanced technology and AI to detect potential identity theft, offers powerful tools to help prevent fraud, and provides personalized support if you become a victim.
Don't wait until it's too late. Download the ID Watchdog app today and take greater control of your family's identity protection.
What You Need to Know
The credit scores provided are based on the VantageScore® 3.0 model. For three-bureau VantageScore credit scores, data from Equifax®, Experian®, and TransUnion® are used respectively. Any one-bureau VantageScore uses Equifax data. Third parties use many different types of credit scores and are likely to use a different type of credit score to assess your creditworthiness.
¹ If my Equifax credit report is locked, who can access it?
Entities that may still have access to your Equifax credit report include:
• Companies that provide you with a copy of your credit report or credit score, upon your request;
• Federal, state, and local government agencies and courts in certain circumstances;
• Companies using the information in connection with the underwriting of insurance, or for employment, tenant or background screening purposes;
• Companies that have a current account or relationship with you, and collection agencies acting on behalf of those whom you owe;
• Companies that authenticate a consumer's identity for purposes other than granting credit, or for investigating or preventing actual or potential fraud; and
• Companies that wish to make pre-approved offers of credit or insurance to you. You may opt out of pre-approved offers by visiting www.optoutprescreen.com;
In today's digital world, your identity is more vulnerable than ever. The ID Watchdog mobile app from Equifax gives you the power to help you better safeguard your family's personal information, anytime and anywhere.
Why choose ID Watchdog?
• Real-time alerts: Get instant notifications of suspicious activity for you or your child(ren).
• Credit report control: Lock and unlock your Equifax credit report to help prevent unauthorized access. (Some exceptions apply¹)
• Comprehensive monitoring: Scans billions of data points for signs of identity theft, even on the dark web.
• Family protection: Get personalized plans for adults and special features for children.
• Expert help: If you become a victim, a dedicated specialist will personally manage your identity restoration.
Key features at your fingertips:
• Lock/unlock credit reports: Helps you control who can access your Equifax credit report.
• Detailed alerts: Understand the threat and take immediate action with clear guidance.
• Child credit lock: Help protect your child's identity from credit fraud.
• Credit score tracking: Monitor your VantageScore® and track trends over time.
• Dark web monitoring: Add credentials to broaden AI scans and quicker access in case of a lost or stolen wallet
• Personalized settings: Tailor your alerts and security preferences.
Award-winning protection you can trust:
ID Watchdog uses advanced technology and AI to detect potential identity theft, offers powerful tools to help prevent fraud, and provides personalized support if you become a victim.
Don't wait until it's too late. Download the ID Watchdog app today and take greater control of your family's identity protection.
What You Need to Know
The credit scores provided are based on the VantageScore® 3.0 model. For three-bureau VantageScore credit scores, data from Equifax®, Experian®, and TransUnion® are used respectively. Any one-bureau VantageScore uses Equifax data. Third parties use many different types of credit scores and are likely to use a different type of credit score to assess your creditworthiness.
¹ If my Equifax credit report is locked, who can access it?
Entities that may still have access to your Equifax credit report include:
• Companies that provide you with a copy of your credit report or credit score, upon your request;
• Federal, state, and local government agencies and courts in certain circumstances;
• Companies using the information in connection with the underwriting of insurance, or for employment, tenant or background screening purposes;
• Companies that have a current account or relationship with you, and collection agencies acting on behalf of those whom you owe;
• Companies that authenticate a consumer's identity for purposes other than granting credit, or for investigating or preventing actual or potential fraud; and
• Companies that wish to make pre-approved offers of credit or insurance to you. You may opt out of pre-approved offers by visiting www.optoutprescreen.com;