Released on = July 23, 2006, 3:53 pm

Press Release Author = Rick Young

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Press Release Summary = The Identity Theft Shield gives you easy access to the
resources you need to understand your credit rating ... and the information and
services you need to fight back if an identity thief threatens your financial
standing.
The services are designed to alert you to certain account activity and to restore
resulting damage to your credit history.



Press Release Body = It is no secret: Identity Theft is a major problem in America.
\"Identity theft is the fastest-growing crime in the United States \" Your Business
Magazine - 2006.\" According to a report released in January 2006 by the Federal
Trade Commission (FTC), identity theft constituted 37 percent of all fraud
complaints in 2005. The FTC estimates more than 9 million people, (one in 30
Americans) including a million Californians, were victims of identity theft in 2004.


\" In three decades of criminal justice work, I have never seen a specific crime
escalate as quickly as Identity Theft. The average citizen, corporations and our
own government have not been able to adapt to the explosive growth of this
insidious crime.\" Bonnie M. Dumanis, San Diego Union-Tribune -2005

Defined as as the deliberate assumption of another person's identity, you most
commonly hear about identity theft related to financial gain. However, only 28
percent of the identity theft cases reported to the FTC have to do with financial or
credit fraud. Thieves are becoming increasingly creative with the way they use your
personal information.

Whether it's your Social Security number, bank account, or credit card numbers or
your driver's license number. From using your medical benefits to enabling illegal
immigration to more insidious crimes, including blackmail and terrorism, identity
fraud criminals are continually inventing new ways to use stolen information.
Five major types of identity theft affecting individuals are: Drivers License
Identity, Medical Identity, Social Security Number Identity, Character/Criminal
Identity and Financial/Credit Identity.

As individuals we can become more security conscious and protect information in our
possession, but because we deal with a variety of businesses on a daily
basis--banks, doctor's offices, insurance companies, even our employers- it is no
longer possible to control who has access to our personal information. However, when
your information is compromised, knowing your rights is as critical as having a
knowledgeable attorney who can help you restore your identity.
Fortunately, two companies in North America have teamed-up to fight this insidious
crime that has plagued the US and Canada. The two companies Prepaid Legal Services,
Inc. And Kroll Background America, Inc have combined to create a program called the
Identity Theft Shield.

IDENTITY THEFT SHIELD - A Proactive Defense

Ways The Identity Theft Shield Helps To Guard Against Identity Theft

An Identity Theft Shield membership gives you easy access to the resources you need
to understand your credit rating ... and the information and services you need to
fight back if an identity thief threatens your financial standing.

The services are designed to alert you to certain account activity and to restore
resulting damage to your credit history.

1. CREDIT REPORT - Makes sure your financial records are accurate.
2. PERSONAL CREDIT SCORE AND ANALYSIS - Know your credit score ...and how it affects
your ability to borrow.
3. CONTINUOUS CREDIT MONITORING - Learn of suspicious activity before your credit is
damaged.
4. IDENTITY RESTORATION - Experts do the work for you.

Anyone can learn how to prevent and fight back against Identity Theft by visiting
this website:
http://tinyurl.com/e8ocn




Web Site = http://tinyurl.com/e8ocn

Contact Details = Rick Young
PPL Independent Associate
580.647.8029
ryoung96@prepaidlegal.com