Authority on White-Collar Crime Endorses ID Theft Recovery Program; Author, TV Journalist Spokesperson for BSG Financial's ID Theft Assist.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- BSG Financial LLC, a provider of profit-enhancing programs and marketing services to the financial industry, has named Chuck Whitlock, author, TV journalist and investigative correspondent, as the spokesperson for its ID Theft Assist(TM) program, a responsive, third-party recovery service.

A recipient of the National Headliner Award for Outstanding Investigative Reporting as well as the Society of Professional Journalists' Sigma Delta Chi Award for Television Investigative Reporting, Whitlock is an expert on identity theft and fraud with years of experience investigating and exposing white-collar crime and the scams that trap many Americans.

"Identity theft is the fastest growing white-collar crime in the United States," said Whitlock. "Financial institutions are eager to help manage their customers' growing concern that personal information could be compromised and provide a solution should it occur. Much of the focus has been on prevention strategies, but 100 percent prevention is impossible. Recovery programs offer a safety net when prevention does not work, saving customers time, money and frustration in restoring their identity."

The ID Theft Assist program enables account holders to regain their identity with one phone call to a 24/7, third-party assistance service. Within the first 72 hours after a victim reports an identity compromise, ID Theft Assist begins to repair the damage that has occurred by accessing credit reports, canceling credit cards, filing police reports and placing fraud alerts. By completing these activities quickly and easily, the program helps prevent any further problems and greatly lowers the estimated 175 to 600 hours each victim could spend on the recovery process.

"ID Theft Assist differentiates itself from other identity theft solutions on the market, because it offers quick and responsive ID repair, not just a checklist of steps a victims must perform to solve the problem themselves," said Barrett Nichols, founder and CEO of BSG Financial. "In addition to providing a real solution for financial institutions to enhance account holder loyalty, BSG Financial offers marketing support and a revenue stream for banks and credit unions utilizing ID Theft Assist."

As spokesperson for BSG Financial's ID Theft Assist, Whitlock will speak to associations and groups about the repercussions of identity theft and precautions consumers can take to avoid becoming victims, as well as the importance of a structured recovery program.

About Chuck Whitlock

A consumer advocate and speaker certified by the National Speakers Association (NSA), Chuck Whitlock speaks to audiences across the United States about how they can protect themselves from being scammed. A nationally recognized expert on scams, he has shared his knowledge and experiences on numerous radio and television programs. Media appearances include Today on NBC, Court TV, The View, CNBC's Steals & Deals, CNN's Your Money, The Other Half, The Rob Nelson Show, Regis and Kathie Lee, The 20th Century with Mike Wallace, The Charles Grodin Show on CNBC, The Maury Povich Show, Geraldo, Sally, The Jenny Jones Show, Home & Family, Crook & Chase, Save Our Streets, Joan Rivers' nationally syndicated radio show, regular guest appearances on the syndicated radio show The Bottom Line, as well as appearances on other affiliate stations and cable networks.

For more information, visit www.chuckwhitlock.com.

About BSG Financial

Louisville, Ky.-based BSG Financial, LLC is a provider of programs and services to the financial industry that help increase profitability, while enhancing customer relations. Its flagship program, OverdraftHonor(R), is a proprietary courtesy overdraft program unique in its responsible approach to customer and risk management, profitability and ongoing technical and customer service. In addition, BSG Financial offers other profit-enhancing programs that increase retail account openings; outsource collections; repair damage caused by identity theft; and reduce institutional costs.

BSG Financial is privately owned and has offices in Kentucky, Texas, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Florida and Pennsylvania. For more information about the company, visit www.BSGfinancial.com.