Vanguard Defenders, LLC provides identity protection, usage notification, and legal protection services to prevent the financial threat to the Americans. The company tracks activities associated with the client's identity in various data sources, such as credit bureau data, DMVs, bankruptcy lien and judgment filings, utilities, public records, and private contributory databases. It also provides unsolicited credit offer opt out and Web-based email to permit secure communication when necessary. In addition, the company offers services, such as identity monitoring and restoration, identity theft insurance, lost credit card assistance, and fraud alerts. Its legal solutions enable to restore a stolen identity, reimburse a member for eligible expenses, defend one's self, prosecute thieves, and prevent future incidences from occurring. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. As of April 16, 2009, Vanguard Defenders, LLC operates as a subsidiary of Guard Dog, Inc.