Indiana Farm Bureau Partners with Identity Theft 911 for Identity Management, Resolution, and Disaster Recovery Services
Indiana's Largest General Farm Organization Provides Protection
Free To Members
INDIANAPOLIS--(Business Wire)--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(R), 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.
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