TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 19, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LifeLock, Inc. (www.lifelock.com), a leader in proactive identity theft protection, has partnered with Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) , the largest aviation association in the world with more than 400,000 members. The partnership will offer AOPA members a way to help safeguard their personally identifiable information (PII). LifeLock® service will be available to AOPA members at a discounted rate.
"It is a critical time for consumers to be proactive and take a stance against this growing crime of identity theft," said Steve McGrady, LifeLock Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. "Consumers looking for a proactive solution for identity theft look to LifeLock. This alignment with AOPA gives us the opportunity to educate more consumers about how they can better protect their personal information and help to avoid becoming the next victim."
According to a 2010 report from Javelin Strategy & Research, approximately 11 million Americans fell victim to identity theft in 2009. The same report states that identity theft victims spent an average of 21 hours recovering from an identity theft in 2009. Those 21 hours can be spent filing a police report, contacting creditors and the three major credit bureaus, working with a credit repair agency and much more.
"With LifeLock being the only identity theft protection program tailored specifically to assist pilots, we are very excited to introduce this new opportunity to our members and their families," said Michelle Peterson, Vice President of Marketing. "AOPA has worked closely with LifeLock to ensure their services meet the specific and unique needs of a pilot, by creating special protocols to assist pilots in the event of lost or stolen airman documentation."
LifeLock aims to further educate consumers on identity theft and empower them to start protecting themselves from one of the nation's fastest growing crimes by hosting numerous free educational presentations around the country. The LifeLock Speakers Series program provides attendees with a better understanding of the various risks associated with identity theft, current trends of the crime, and the diverse ways identity theft can happen.
Contact:
Cortney Lanik
Manager, Educational Programs
480-457-2032
Cortney.Lanik@lifelock.com
About AOPA
With a membership base of more than 400,000, or two thirds of all pilots in the United States, AOPA is the largest, most influential aviation association in the world. AOPA has achieved its prominent position through effective advocacy, enlightened leadership, technical competence, and hard work. Providing member services that range from representation at the federal, state, and local levels to legal services, advice, and other assistance, AOPA has built a service organization that far exceeds any other in the aviation community. Further information can be found at www.aopa.org.
About LifeLock
LifeLock, Inc. (www.lifelock.com) is an industry leader in proactive identity theft protection. Since 2005, LifeLock has been providing consumers with the tools and confidence they need to help protect themselves from identity theft. The company has a strong focus on educating consumers and working with law enforcement and elected officials to better understand the increasing threats of identity theft. A multiple award-winning organization, LifeLock has been recognized by AlwaysOn to the Top Global Company 250 list, by Arizona Corporate Excellence as Arizona's Fastest Growing Company, and most recently by the American Business Awards as having the Best New Product or Service of the Year for the LifeLock Identity Alert™ system.
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