TrustedID(R) Offers Discounted Identity Theft Protection for Unemployed Customers

With ID Theft and Unemployment Both on the Rise, New Program Protects Consumers When They’re Most Vulnerable

SAN FRANCISCO, March 17 /PRNewswire/ — TrustedID, the nation’s leading provider of identity theft prevention solutions, announced today that it is now offering a 30% discount off its industry-leading consumer identity protection suite for customers who have been laid off or are currently unemployed.

“We are especially sensitive to the needs of customers at this difficult time,” says Scott Mitic, CEO of TrustedID. “People who have been laid off or are currently unemployed are certainly at their most vulnerable, and we want to make sure they are able to protect themselves to prevent further damage to their already fragile economic situation.”

TrustedID’s IDFreeze(R) offers the most comprehensive identity theft protection on the market with proactive features that actually prevent identity theft, unlike credit monitoring companies that simply alert the victim after the fact. TrustedID was the first to offer a complete family identity protection plan, providing a full-circle of defense for financial, medical benefit and social security protections; online security with anti-phishing software, lost wallet protection and CreditLock(TM), which prevents credit bureaus from releasing your credit report – all backed by TrustedID’s $1,000,000 Service Warranty to cover out-of-pocket expenses in the event your identity should ever be stolen.

“Identity theft is already the fastest growing crime in America, and we expect it to increase as a result of the worsening economy,” Mitic says. “With larger numbers of people out of work, this makes it more likely than ever that desperate measures may be taken to access funds. This is not a good time to be without protection, and now we are making it even more affordable to safeguard your identity.”

Victims of identity theft spend an average of 500 hours and more than $3,000 repairing the damage – the kind of time and money no one can afford when they are out of work and looking for a job. But, beyond the immediate emotional agony and financial loss, the affects of identity theft can linger for years, especially for children who may not discover the theft until they attempt their first financial transaction years down the road.

“In some cases, prospective employers may also conduct a credit check before hiring you,” Mitic says. “The last thing you want when you’ve got a great shot at another job is a case of identity fraud standing in the way.”

TrustedID is recognized by The Identity Theft Resource Center, and provides live support via telephone or e-mail. Plans start at just $12.95 a month or $109.95 a year; with the 30% discount, it’s just $9.07/month and $76.97/year.

To take advantage of this special offer, please call TrustedID at 888-548-7878 and reference promotion code: GET PROTECTION.

About TrustedID

TrustedID delivers proactive identity theft protection solutions to help safeguard individuals, families, and businesses. With the industry’s most comprehensive platform of identity theft prevention solutions, TrustedID provides over a dozen forms of protection. TrustedID’s IDFreeze service includes access to our On-Call Protection team and is backed by a $1,000,000 warranty. The company’s latest innovation, Identity Threat Score, calculates an individual’s immediate risk of falling prey to identity theft and recommends immediate steps that can be taken to prevent it. These and other aspects of TrustedID’s protection are based on proprietary technology that dramatically reduces the likelihood of identity theft. TrustedID’s Data Breach Solutions group serves businesses of all sizes with protection for data breaches, immediately safeguarding the identities of those directly affected.

TrustedID is a privately held company, with headquarters in Redwood City, California. For more information about our products and services visit our website at www.trustedid.com.

SOURCE TrustedID