Michigan Farm Bureau has partnered with Identity Theft 911 to provide complimentary identity theft protection, management and resolution services to nearly 200,000 members. This new program provides Identity Theft 911’s LifeStages™ Identity Management services to Michigan Farm Bureau members at no charge, including 24/7 dedicated access to a fraud specialist for personalized support with proactive assistance and identity theft recovery services.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. November 17, 2011 — Identity Theft 911, the nation’s premier identity management and data risk management services provider, today announced that Michigan Farm Bureau has chosen the company to offer identity protection and identity theft resolution services at no charge to nearly 200,000 members. Michigan Farm Bureau members now benefit from Identity Theft 911’s LifeStages™ Identity Management services during the times in life when they are most susceptible to identity theft.

According to the 2011 Identity Fraud Survey Report by Javelin Strategy & Research, the average consumer out-of-pocket cost due to identity fraud increased 63 percent from $387 in 2009 to $631 per incident in 2010. Along with the higher cost of resolution fees, the average time spent resolving identity fraud issues increased from 21 to 33 hours, emphasizing the need for better consumer education and resolution services. Recognizing this trend, Michigan Farm Bureau members have the convenience and benefit of a trusted advisor they can turn to for help resolving crises in credit and identity theft.

“By offering Identity Theft 911 services to our members, we are providing them with additional security that can’t be matched by others,” said Jenna Schrot, manager of member services, Michigan Farm Bureau. “Anyone can purchase insurance through a company, but to know that the people providing you those services sincerely care about your well-being means more than just being another number.”

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Identity Theft 911 fraud specialists provide high-touch service to victims from the initial call through case resolution. Their expertise covers a range of issues, from proactive measures that provide protection to resolution in the case of true identity theft and account takeovers. The fraud specialists work one-on-one with victims and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week until resolution is complete.

“It is perfect timing for Michigan Farm Bureau to launch this program. With the holiday season approaching, consumers are more vulnerable and targeted for a multitude of identity theft risks. The risks are growing in size and sophistication and customers need a trusted advisor,” said Matt Cullina, CEO of Identity Theft 911. “In an economic climate in which many companies are scaling back, Michigan Farm Bureau is demonstrating its member commitment by enhancing customer experience with additional high
value programs like this.

About Identity Theft 911
Founded in 2003, Identity Theft 911 is the nation’s premier consultative provider of identity and data risk management, resolution and education services. The company serves 13 million households across the country and provides fraud solutions for a range of organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, the country’s largest insurance companies, corporate benefit providers, banks and credit unions and membership organizations. Since 2005, the company has helped more than 150,000 businesses manage data breaches. For more information, please visit www.idt911.com.

About Michigan Farm Bureau
Michigan Farm Bureau is the state’s largest general farm organization, with over 200,000 family members in 67 county Farm Bureaus. We have members from all over, from all walks of life — from rural, urban and suburban Michigan.

They belong to Farm Bureau for many reasons. Some join to take action on behalf of agriculture, the state’s second largest industry. Others join to support Farm Bureau policies. Farm Bureau works on the local level, in Lansing and in Washington D.C. to support action not just on farm issues, but on many of the same things you’re concerned about: protection of private property rights and the quality of the rural environment, tax policies and economic growth, and the quality and safety of our food supply.

Still other families belong to Farm Bureau so they can take advantage of our wide range of outstanding member benefits. Whatever the reason, becoming a part of the Farm Bureau family means joining with other people who share the goal of a prosperous economy and a safe society today and for the future.