Indiana Farm Bureau Partners with Identity Theft 911 for Identity Management and Resolution Services
December 10, 2007 — INDIANAPOLIS, IN
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Indiana Farm Bureau, the largest writer of farm insurance in the State of Indiana, announced today a partnership that gives their members free access to the fraud experts at Identity Theft 911®, a leading provider of identity theft management, resolution, and education services.According to the Federal Trade Commission, Indiana was one of the top 25 states in the country prone to identity theft in 2006. The significance of this problem has led Indiana’s legislature to pass a “Security Freeze Bill” effective this past September that would allow consumers to freeze their credit bureau files in order to prevent identity thieves from using their personal information to falsely obtain credit.
“With identity theft rising in our state, our core focus at Indiana Farm Bureau is to protect our clients by providing top-quality products and services that match their specific needs, while protecting them from this insidious crime,” said Anna Todd, Member Services Coordinator of Indiana Farm Bureau. “Identity theft can hit anyone, and it can hit very hard. We've partnered with Identity Theft 911 to give our clients the best available protection against this serious threat.”
Members have access to Identity Theft 911 for proactive tips and advice; however, if a member becomes a victim of identity theft, a personal advocate will guide them through the entire process of restoring their identity. Identity Theft 911’s resolution service includes:
- Unlimited one-on-one access to an expert personal advocate
- Fraud alerts placed with all three credit bureaus and a review of credit reports
- Assistance preparing the Fraud Victim Affidavit and documents
- Assistance notifying all relevant businesses, agencies and institutions
- Assistance replacing checks, credit cards and debit cards
- A full year of credit monitoring, fraud monitoring and follow-up after resolution
- All services apply to immediate family members
Identity Theft 911’s Proactive Approach
While one-on-one resolution with a fraud expert is the most critical tool in dealing with an identity theft crisis, members can utilize Identity Theft 911’s proactive platform to help protect themselves before America’s fastest-growing crime strikes. Members of the Indiana Farm Bureau now have access to proactive identity management services including: - Full-year credit file fraud alerts to prevent the creation of fraudulent accounts
- Relocation assistance to ensure the member’s identity moves safely with them
- Creation and suppression of a minor’s credit file to prevent fraud and misuse
- Safeguarding the financial records and identity of a surviving spouse
- Active Duty Fraud Alerts for deployed service members and their families
Additionally, members of Indiana Farm Bureau are equipped with an abundance of proactive education on the crime. Articles, newsletters, interviews and other helpful preventative resources can be found at: www.infarmbureau.org/idtheft.
“Identity theft has been the number one consumer complaint for several years and there are thousands of new victims daily,” said Identity Theft 911 President Steve Christenson. “We share the commitment with Indiana Farm Bureau to educate and protect their members against this rapidly growing crime.”
About Identity Theft 911
Identity Theft 911 is an industry leader in identity management, providing innovative, enterprise-level fraud solutions and consumer education to Fortune 500 companies, many of America's largest insurance companies and corporate benefit providers, and a wide spectrum of financial institutions, colleges, and universities. More than 11 million households are enrolled in Identity Theft 911's comprehensive identity management programs. For more information, call 480-355-8500 or visit www.identitytheft911.com.About Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance
Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, organized by Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc., in 1934, has grown to include insurance products for auto, life, home, business, and farm. Banking and other financial services and products also are available through their local offices. Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance serves Hoosiers through an extensive network of over 450 agents and 1200 employees living and working throughout the state. With a home office in downtown Indianapolis and local offices in all 92 counties, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance is the largest writer of farm insurance and the second largest writer of personal lines insurance in the state.