Is free identity theft protection after a data breach worth the bother?

Question

Following the most recent in a long line of data breaches (AFLAC this time), I am wondering if it is worth taking advantage of their 24 month free CyEx Medical Shield.Has anyone ever used one of these after a breach? Any compelling reason not to use it?

al_borland · Accepted Answer

I froze my credit at the 3 bureaus. I figure this is enough of a stumbling block that they&rsquo;ll move to the next person in the breach. I&rsquo;d rather stop anything from happening than have a company claim they can clean it up once it happens.

Is free identity theft protection after a data breach worth the bother?

Following the most recent in a long line of data breaches (AFLAC this time), I am wondering if it is worth taking advantage of their 24 month free CyEx Medical Shield.
Has anyone ever used one of these after a breach? Any compelling reason not to use it?

I froze my credit at the 3 bureaus. I figure this is enough of a stumbling block that they’ll move to the next person in the breach. I’d rather stop anything from happening than have a company claim they can clean it up once it happens.