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CSIdentity Inks Deal with Security Service Federal Credit Union to Provide Credit Union Members Identity Theft Protection.


AUSTIN, Texas -- CSIdentity Corporation (CSID (1) (Call Subscriber ID) A data field in a fax transmission that identifies the calling party. It can be entered at the fax machine or via software for fax/modems. ) announced today it has signed an agreement with Security Service Federal Credit Union (SSFCU SSFCU Security Service Federal Credit Union ) to offer CSIdentity's industry leading Identity Theft Protection services (CSIdentity Protector(TM)) to the Credit Union's more than 590,000 members.

The identity theft protection service includes a security bundle of seven-layers, creating the most comprehensive ID Theft Protection platform in the nation. Together, these seven layers provide the broadest net of identity detection and protection available. The seven-layers of comprehensive identity protection are:

Credit Monitoring of credit inquiries, delinquency triggers, derogatory comments, tax liens, judgments and bankruptcies on credit reports.

Debit Monitoring of new bank accounts, check orders, NSF's, derogatory comments, etc. on Debit Reports. Derived from over 90% of all checking, savings, credit unions, brokerage and 75,000 retailers.

Public Records Monitoring detects criminals redirecting your mail through change of address, multiple names attached to your social security number, your identity listed as deceased, deed transfers, property liens, new phone services at your address, and more.

Criminal Record & Sex Offender sex offender n. generic term for all persons convicted of crimes involving sex, including rape, molestation, sexual harassment and pornography production or distribution.  Monitoring detects criminal convictions and bookings in your name as well as sex offender registrants using your address. Also provides alerts on sex offenders moving into your neighborhood.

Internet Monitoring Analyzing traffic on the Internet. Monitoring is performed to determine packet volume for network configuration as well as to find out how employees are spending their time on the Internet. This is the first step in determining whether or not filtering should be added to the network.  of more than 10,000 criminal chat rooms and websites to detect the selling of credit cards, socials, mothers-maiden names, account numbers, passwords, etc. that were obtained through data breaches, phishing scams and other means.

Restoration Services available through our toll free number to provide you with personalized and on-going assistance to restore your identity and get your life back on track.

Identity Theft Insurance* provides up to $25,000 reimbursement to the Covered Person covered person,
n an individual who is eligible for benefits under a dental benefits program.

covered person Health insurance An insured person who is eligible for medical benefits or other services covered by a health policy
 for expenses and lost wages associated with Identity Restoration with no deductible. This policy is underwritten by a member company of AIG AIG addressee indicator group (US DoD)
AIG American International Group, Inc
AiG Answers in Genesis (religious group in defense of Scripture)
AIG Artificial Intelligence Group
AIG Australian Industry Group
 insurance. (Coverage does not apply for NY residents due to current NY legislation.)

"At Security Service we want to do whatever we can to help our members avoid possible fraudulent activities," said David Reynolds, SSFCU's President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "While we are confident in the security of our systems, by offering a comprehensive ID Theft protection platform, our members can choose options that will give them peace of mind about the security of their personal identity information in other environments."

Identity Theft is the highest reward, lowest risk crime for criminals (DOJ (Department Of Justice) The legal arm of the U.S. government that represents the public interest of the United States. It is headed by the Attorney General.  National Strategy to combat identity theft - 2005) and individuals have little recourse but to take control of protecting their own Identity.

Approximately 9.4 million Americans had their identity stolen in 2005 (FTC FTC

See Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
). Compare identity theft statistics with the 6.4 million auto accidents, 1.4 million violent crimes, and 1.2 million heart attacks that occurred in 2005 and its clear Americans should be concerned about this growing risk.

"CSIdentity is focused on the severe and growing problem of Identity Theft by using cutting edge technology (CSID's Cyber Agent(TM)) and billions of data records to constantly monitor how your identity is being used," stated William Morrow, CSID's Chairman. "The clear fact is that individuals can no longer protect their identities as they exist today in thousands of companies and tens of thousands of computers across the nation. In less than two years, hundreds of companies, universities and government agencies have been breached exposing the personal identity information of more than 102 million US citizens - almost half of the US adult population."

About CSIdentity Corporation

CSIdentity is a leading provider of Identity Theft Services providing products to consumers, commercial business and governments. Using owned and developed proprietary technology, CSIdentity services are offered to individuals, businesses, universities and the government. Current and past clients include the US Department of Homeland Security Noun 1. Department of Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security
Homeland Security

executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States
, the US Federal Emergency Management Agency The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is the federal agency responsible for coordinating emergency planning, preparedness, risk reduction, response, and recovery. The agency works closely with state and local governments by funding emergency programs and providing technical , Rite Aid Corp., Unisys, Deloitte, CSC and other Fortune 500 Corporations. CSIdentity is also part of the Boeing led team that won the $2 billion Secure Border Initiative The Secure Border Initiative (SBI) was a program created by Secretary Chertoff of DHS to organize the four operating components of border security: Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S.  with US Immigration immigration, entrance of a person (an alien) into a new country for the purpose of establishing permanent residence. Motives for immigration, like those for migration generally, are often economic, although religious or political factors may be very important.  and Customs Enforcement. Founded in 2005, CSIdentity is headquartered in Austin, Texas. For more information please visit www.csidentity.com.

About Security Service Federal Credit Union

Security Service Federal Credit Union is the largest credit union in San Antonio and the 11th largest in the nation. Recognized as a leader in the credit union industry, Security Service provides its members a full range of deposit and loan products and financial services. With more than $3.9 billion in assets and membership exceeding 590,000, SSFCU has 22 South Texas locations and 8 Colorado facilities. For more information about Security Service contact SSFCU's 24/7 Member Contact Center at 1-888-415-7878 or visit www.ssfcu.org.
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