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LifeLock one of Arizona’s best

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Arizona Business Magazine and Best CompaniesAZ has chosen LifeLock as one of Arizona’s Most Admired Companies.

LifeLock will be recognized for the award at a special reception Sept. 14, and in a special article in the Sept./Oct. edition of Arizona Business Magazine.

LifeLock, an industry leader in proactive identity theft protection, has also been nominated as a possible recipient of one of 12 special Spotlight Awards in Workplace Culture, Leadership, Social Responsibility and Customer Opinion.

According to the magazine, the awards program will be the most “comprehensive and prestigious” in Arizona, recognizing the contributions and impact the recognized companies bring to the state.

In addition to the awards, winners will also be afforded the opportunity to learn best practice ideas, benchmark data, and receive increased market and statewide brand awareness.

The awards are presented based on employee, customer and community opinions, with consideration to workplace culture as voted on by employees, leadership and social responsibility as voted by the community, and customer opinion.

“These companies truly exemplify what it means to be a good corporate citizen,” said Cheryl Green, vice president of marketing for Arizona Business Magazine. “MAC winners consistently show strong leadership, a commitment to the communities in which they operate and concern for their employees and customers.”

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Guard your information with your life

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

If you haven’t been touched by identity theft yet, you’re extremely lucky. More than 10 million thefts happen in the U.S. alone each year. That means that it’s not an “if it happens” crime – it’s a “when it happens” crime.

The No. 1 rule when it comes to protecting yourself from identity theft is simple: guard your personal information. But what data should you protect?

You already know that you should protect your Social Security number and your credit information, but is that the only information at risk? How sensitive are things like your date of birth and your mother’s maiden name? Some of the most sought-after information includes your full name, address, phone number, date of birth, place of birth, mother’s maiden name, Social Security number, bank account number, credit card number, PIN number and passwords.

The more specific to you the information is, the more thieves want to get hold of it. Other information a thief may want includes your user names, place of employment, employment or residential history, medical records, anniversary dates, or children’s names and dates of birth.

Remember that every piece of information that an identity thief can get his hands on gets him another inch closer to you. Each piece of the puzzle makes the picture much clearer for the thief, and puts you more at risk.

So remember: guard your personal information as if your life depends on it – at some point, it just might.

To make sure your information is guarded 24/7, call LifeLock. LifeLock will monitor for credit and non-credit related threats to your personal information, and if any signs of compromise appear, you’ll be notified immediately. LifeLock will work to be sure your information is safe.

Receive 30 days free and get a 10 percent discount on enrollment with the LifeLock Promo Code “Defense.”

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LifeLock ranked as No. 1 in security by Inc. magazine

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Inc. magazine has ranked LifeLock as an industry leader in proactive identity theft protection, and eighth on its 29th annual Inc. 500 List, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest growing private company.

The publication also recognized LifeLock as No. 1 in the security category.

The list represents the most comprehensive look at what many feel are the most important segment of the economy: America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. Companies like Microsoft, Visa, Zappos, Go Daddy, Oracle and hundreds of others gained early exposure as members of the Inc. 500.

“This is an enormous milestone in the history of our organization,” said Todd Davis, LifeLock chairman and CEO. “I truly see this recognition as a testament to our employees’ never ending commitment to provide consumers with the means necessary to help fight the fast growing crime of identity theft. Despite a down economy, the pressure of creating an industry and unwanted distractions, we have been able to stay focused on our overall mission and deliver the most innovative products and world-class customer service.”

This year’s list measured revenue growth from 2006-9, and LifeLock’s growth was more than 11,474 percent. To qualify, companies must have been founded by and generating revenue by the first week of 2006, and able to show four full calendar years of sales.

Additionally, the companies had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit and independent as of Dec. 31, 2009. The minimum required revenue for 2006 was $100,000, with the minimum in 2009 set at $2 million.

LifeLock’s revenue in 2009 ranked third among the top-10 companies, with $131.4 million.

A recent study showed that more than 20 million Americans have multiple Social Security numbers associated with their names in commercial records. Proactive identity theft protection can help prevent identity theft and protect the personal information of consumers. LifeLock does just this – taking action before the theft occurs, an innovative approach to protection taken by no other company in the industry.

Since 2005, LifeLock has provided consumers with the necessary tools to protect themselves from identity theft. The company has a solid focus on educating consumers and working with law enforcement professionals and elected officials to facilitate a better understanding of the threat of identity theft and how to prevent it.

LifeLock has been recognized by AlwaysOn to the Top Global Company 250 list, by Arizona Corporate Excellence as Arizona’s fastest growing company, and by the American Business Awards as having the Best New Product or Service of the Year for its LifeLock Identity Alert ™ system, which is key in providing broader identity coverage, greater control and early notification of both credit and non-credit related identity threats.

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Washington woman charged in ID theft ring

Friday, August 20th, 2010

A Washington, D.C. woman has pleaded guilty this week to conspiracy and fraud in connection with a credit card and identity theft ring operating out of Northwest Washington.

The ring charged $89,000 to nearly 200 companies and individuals by stealing mail from residential mailboxes, and credit card receipts from two florists and a medical office.

Dionne Witherspoon, 38, admitted running the ring with a co-conspirator named in court papers only as “RGRM.”

Witherspoon could face up to 121 months in prison and a fine up to $150,000.

The D.C. woman had her co-conspirators obtain the identification and bank account information of victims, then accept delivery of merchandise bought with the proceeds at their homes. The ring also stole credit card receipts and prescriptions from a CVS Pharmacy near Howard University.

The stolen information was used to make transactions on legitimate credit accounts maintained by victims, to open online credit accounts and to tap into pay by phone checking account payments.

The co-conspirators were given a cut of the merchandise, and discounted payments of utility and cell phone bills, as well as the payment of parking tickets.

Kimberly Hatton, 41, Peeair Bassil, 42, and LaKisha Williams, 34, have also been charged in connection with the case.

It’s all to easy for criminals like Witherspoon to steal your mail. But there are steps you can take to prevent becoming a victim.

• Buy and install a locking mailbox.
• Don’t leave bill payment envelopes in your mailbox; take them to the post office.
• Know when your bank and credit card statements arrive in the mail and check them.
• Know your billing cycles and watch for any missing mail.
• Follow up if your expected mail doesn’t come when expected.

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Betty’s one smart old gal – and you should be, too

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

Betty is a retiree who lives on the coast. She enjoys gardening, is active at her local church, and volunteers at the local hospital. She just bought a computer and is learning to use it, so that she can keep in touch better with her grandchildren.

And Betty is one smart cookie. She thwarted a recent attempt at identity theft, and was quick to notify her local police department about it.

Betty received a call at her home from someone asking about her newly-purchased computer. The caller told her that his company worked with the retailer where she had purchased her computer, and he knew that there were major files that are part of the Microsoft program on her computer that were corrupted and in need of repair.

Betty hasn’t had time to have someone set up her Internet connection yet, so she knew that no one outside of her home would have access to anything on her computer. She promptly ended the phone call, and didn’t provide the caller with any information.

Based on that call, Betty believes someone was attempting to gather information about her and her computer so that he could access her files and obtain personal information – information he could then use to steal her identity and rob her blind.

If you receive a call such as this one from someone requesting your personal information, don’t give it to him. This includes your address, birth date, Social Security, bank account or credit card numbers, and passwords. Betty did the right thing by reporting the incident to her police department, and so should you.

Be sure to shred any documentation that contains personal information, including medical bills, credit card and bank statements, and pre-approved credit card offers.

To be completely sure you’re safe, call LifeLock today. LifeLock will monitor for any credit or non-credit related threats to your personal information, and will notify you immediately, so that the issue can be resolved quickly.

Receive 30 days free and get a 10 percent discount on enrollment with the LifeLock Promo Code “Defense.”

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Settlement reached after customers forced to sign up for ID theft services

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

A settlement has been reached between Bellevue, Wash. background check company Intelius and Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna, who acted on behalf of an undisclosed number of customers of the background checks company.

The customers utilized the company’s Web site to do background checks, and the company unknowingly signed the customers up for identity theft services who never utilized the services. The customers paid for background checks through the site, and were asked to click through several screens of information that, unknown to them, obligated them to pay for identity theft services on a monthly basis.

Intelius has agreed to contact the customers in the coming months and offer refunds, but has admitted to no wrongdoing in the incident.

Fortunately, when you go to www.LifeLock.com, the process to sign up for membership is both simple and straightforward. There are no extra windows to click through, and you can rest assured that you won’t be signed up for anything you don’t want.

And with LifeLock member service representatives available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, you can always call and get the answers to your questions.

LifeLock has recently updated its Web site as well, adding more information about the services offered in clear, well-defined terms. You’ll even find help in determining which service is best for you – LifeLock’s regular membership, available for a monthly cost of $10 or an annual cost of $110, or LifeLock’s Command Center, which is available for a monthly cost of $15 or $165 annually.

What’s the difference? LifeLock’s regular membership offers monitoring services, reduced pre-approved credit card offers, 24-hour member service, $1 million guarantee and WalletLock™, which will help cancel and replace the lost contents of your wallet if it’s ever lost or stolen. LifeLock will also monitor the Web for the illegal selling or trading of your personal information, as well as any new address activity. You’ll be notified if anything suspicious is found.

With LifeLock Command Center™, you’ll get all that and even more. With this service, you also get data breach detection services, payday, public, alias and court records alerts, and LifeLock will also monitor sex offender registries for any fraudulent activity.

Go online and check out LifeLock today.

Receive 30 days free and get a 10 percent discount on enrollment with the LifeLock Promo Code “Defense.”

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Broward data breach puts close to 24,000 at risk

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

Nearly 24,000 Broward College summer school students are at risk for identity theft after a data breach at the Florida college leaked the students’ personal information during a computer upgrade.

The leak was not announced until recently, and college officials say the information was on the Web, unprotected, for five days in late May and early June.

The College Center for Library Automation, which provides library services and electronic resources to Florida’s community colleges, apologized Aug. 10 for the breach, which also affected five other schools.

The affected parties will receive a letter from the center, which will contain instructions on what to do to protect their credit and minimize the risk for identity theft.

Statewide, about 126,000 community college students, faculty and staff were affected by the breach. There is no evidence to date that the information has ben used by criminals.
According to identity theft statistics, about 11.1 million Americans – one out of every 20 adults – became victims of identity theft last year, with the cost to victims estimated at $54 billion.

To take a proactive stance to protect your personal information and your good credit, contact LifeLock today. With LifeLock Identity Alert™, you can rest assured that LifeLock will monitor for credit and non-credit related identity threats. You’ll be notified immediately via e-mail, postal mail or telephone of any potential compromises.

And should you fall victim to identity theft while under LifeLock’s watchful eye, LifeLock will spend up to $1 million to make it right. In addition, LifeLock’s member representatives are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist you and answer all your questions.

Receive 30 days free and get a 10 percent discount on enrollment with the LifeLock Promo Code “Defense.”

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What’s in your wallet? It pays to find out

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

A popular advertising campaign for a credit card company asks the question, “What’s in your wallet?” Not a bad question to ask yourself when thinking about identity theft prevention.

A simple way to help protect yourself from identity theft is to limit the amount of confidential information you carry in your wallet. Experts recommend that you do NOT carry bank account numbers, personal identification numbers, passports, birth certificates or Social Security cards.

While it seems obvious, there are some extra points to be made about protecting your wallet. Don’t take out your wallet until you actually need it. Don’t forget your wallet when leaving a restaurant, store or any public place. Never put your wallet down alongside a cash register, in a phone booth or even on top of your car.

A good rule of thumb to remember is that you should never put your wallet down, unless you hand is attached to it.

LifeLock, a leader in identity theft protection, can help. If your wallet is ever lost or stolen while you are a member of LifeLock, WalletLock™ will help cancel and replace the lost contents of your wallet, including your credit and debit cards, driver’s license, Social Security card, insurance cards, checkbook and even traveler’s checks.

This is in addition to LifeLock’s other services, including the proactive LifeLock Identity Alert™, which provides much broader identity coverage, greater control and early notification of both credit and non-credit related identity threats. If your identity is compromised in any way, you’ll be notified immediately to prevent and protect.

Call LifeLock today. Receive 30 days free and get a 10 percent discount on enrollment with the LifeLock Promo Code “Defense.”

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Thieves don’t need much to steal your identity

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Just how much information does a thief really need to know in order to steal your identity? Armed with easily-found information such as your birth date, address or mother’s maiden name, an individual could access your existing accounts or establish new loans or credit in your name.

Reports of security breaches in which customer data and personal information were compromised have been making headlines in recent months. Choicepoint, Lexis Nexis, HSBC and Bank of America have all reported massive amounts of compromised customer information. Each of the breaches were the result of a variety of reasons, including poor internal security, lax procedures and hacking.

Information can also be pulled from your trash can. Waiters can swipe or write down your credit card number when you pay for your dinner. But social engineering and good, old-fashioned theft still pose a greater threat than network security, and it is up to you to monitor and protect your personal information and your credit.

Here are some tips to help you secure and protect your personal information and ensure that your identity is not compromised.

• Watch for shoulder surfers. When entering your personal identification number or credit card number at an ATM machine, at a phone booth or even on a computer, be aware of who is nearby, and make sure no one is peeking over your shoulder to make a note of the keys you’re depressing.
• Require photo identification. Rather than signing the back of your credit or debit card, you can write, “See Photo ID.” Many times, store clerks don’t look at the signature on the back of the card, but for those times they do, they will see that they need to verify with a photo ID.
• Make sure you shred everything. One of the ways that would-be identity thieves acquire information is through dumpster diving. If you are throwing out bills and credit card statements, old credit card or ATM receipts, medical statements or even pre-approved credit card offers, you may be leaving too much information lying about. Buy a shredder and shred all papers before disposing of them.
• Destroy all digital data. When you sell, trade or dispose of a computer system or hard drive, or even a backup tape, you need to take extra steps to ensure the data is completely and irrevocably destroyed. Simply deleting it is not enough.

Take a proactive stance with LifeLock by becoming a member today. LifeLock will monitor the Internet and databases for your personal information and notify you of any fraudulent activity before it becomes a problem.

Receive 30 days free and get a 10 percent discount on enrollment with the LifeLock Promo Code “Defense.”

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Headed to college this fall? Call LifeLock first

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

The Better Business Bureau has recommended steps that every student headed away to college this fall should heed to protect themselves against identity theft.

According to the 2010 Identity Fraud Survey Report, more than 11 million people became victims of identity theft in 2009. Young adults ages 18 to 24 took the longest to detect identity theft when compared to other age groups – an average of 132 days. Subsequently, the average cost of $1,156 was roughly five times more than the amounts lost by other groups.

Identity thieves don’t care if you’re a struggling student and don’t have a penny to your name; all they want is your clean credit record. Young adults that establish good habits for monitoring and detecting fraud are laying a path that will help create a healthy financial road for the rest of their lives.

The BBB recommends college-bound students take the following seven steps to fight identity theft on campus.

• School mailboxes are not always secure and can often be easily accessed in a dorm or apartment. To combat sticky fingers in the mail room, have sensitive mail sent to a permanent address, like a parent’s address or post office box.
• Important documents should be stored under lock and key. This includes your Social Security card, passport, and bank and credit card statements. Shred any paper documents that have sensitive financial information rather than just tossing them out. Shred any credit card offers that come in the mail.
• Never loan your credit or debit card to anyone; not even a friend. And just say no if your friend wants you to cosign for a loan or to finance an item like a TV.
• Make sure your computer has up-to-date anti-virus and spyware software. Install updates and patches to your computer’s operation system or browser software.
• Check your credit or debit card statements closely for any suspicious or fraudulent activity.
• When shopping on unfamiliar Web sites, always check the company out first with the BBB.
• Check your credit report at least once a year.

But the best thing you can do to protect yourself from identity theft is to be proactive – and you can do that by calling LifeLock today. It’s affordable for even the tightest of college budgets, and you can even be protected under your parents’ LifeLock membership. Give them a call today, and you’ll sleep much easier tonight.

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