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IDENTITY THEFT SHIELD: A NEW EFFECTIVE WAY TO FIGHT AGAINST IDENTITY THEFT
Dateline: July 11, 2006 ... Lawton, OK
Contact Name: Tolbert "Earl" Wyatt, PPL Independent Associate
Contact Phone: (580) 355-3355
E-mail: tolbertewyatt@prepaidlegal.com
Web Address: http://www.prepaidlegal.com/idt/tolbertewyatt
LAWTON, OK - July 11, 2006 - We live in an information-oriented
society. Technology allows business and transactions to be made
literally in a matter of seconds. But this abundance of
information has given rise to a new crime - identity theft. In
fact, according to a 2003 release from the Federal Trade
Commission, approximately 27 million Americans have fallen prey
to identity thieves since 1999. Each year that number climbs
higher and higher. In 2003 alone, almost 10 million people in the
United States reported being victimized by identity bandits.
Imagine that an individual's credit card has been stolen – the credit
card company should be able to help, but according to the
FTC, almost 60% of identity theft issues don't pertain to
existing credit card accounts. Identity theft can occur as a
result of new lines of credit being opened in a victim's name
either through credit cards or bank loans, as well as
phone and utility fraud and even employment related fraud. Because
people are susceptible through so many avenues in their daily
lives, everyone is at risk.
What can one do? Where would a person turn if they found
themselves in this situation? Would they know where to start to
clear their name? Well, now a person doesn't have to worry about
what to do as there is a company that has the answer.
In 2003 Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc., a pioneer of the legal
services industry with more than 30 years of experience in
providing legal rights protection to all of their members, teamed
up with Kroll Inc., the world's largest risk consulting company,
to develop steps that identity theft victims can take to reclaim
what has been stolen.
Over the last three years, Kroll has developed a unique solution
for victims of identity theft. This new service is now available
to Pre-Paid Legal members through the "Identity Theft Shield"
benefit.
What does this benefit provide Pre-Paid Legal members?
The Identity Theft Shield gives members easy access to the
resources they need to understand their credit ratings and to
fight back if an identity thief threatens their financial
standing. This benefit is designed to alert members to suspicious
account activity, and to restore any resulting damage to their
credit history.
1. Credit Report Through Experian
Makes sure the member's financial records are accurate.
2. Continuous Credit Monitoring Through Experian
A member can learn of suspicious activity before their
credit is ruined.
3. Fraud Restoration Service
The member will get personal assistance and advice from
experts.
Anyone can learn to how to prevent and fight back against
Identity Theft by visiting http://www.prepaidlegal.com/idt/tolbertewyatt
About Kroll Inc.
For more than 30 years, Kroll has helped companies, government
agencies and individuals reduce their exposure to risk. Over the
last three years, Kroll has developed a unique solution for
victims of identity theft. This new service is now available to
Pre-Paid Legal members through the Identity Theft Shield benefit.
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