For National Consumer Protection Week Bluecase Software Releases ID-Theft Protector 2005.

SAN FRANCISCO -- New Software Suite Delivers Powerful Consumer Protection and Recovery Tools to Counter America's Top Fraud Complaint

Bluecase Software, in partnership with Broderbund, today announced the availability of ID-Theft Protector 2005(TM), a major new weapon to protect consumers against ID theft and other growing frauds. With a full suite of technology and information solutions to fight the top fraud-related crime in America, ID-Theft Protector(TM) helps consumers protect and recover from ID theft threats both online and offline, returning their security and peace of mind.

The FTC has recently confirmed again that ID theft remains their top consumer complaint, and reports of new security breaches and privacy attacks are reported daily. Recent surveys show that 7 to 10 million Americans are victims of ID theft every year. The nonprofit Identity Theft Resource Center estimates that victims spend an average of 600 hours recovering from the crime. ID-Theft Protector is specifically designed to combat ID theft in the form of both online and offline threats. It boosts security and peace of mind with the most comprehensive set of tools and information available to help protect against and recover from the crime of ID theft.

"ID theft is scary and real. We are proud to offer a solution to many of the threats being recognized by National Consumer Protection Week," said Charlie Moore, CEO of Acendi Systems, the creator of Bluecase Software. "Recovering from the damage to one's good name, credit and finances is time consuming, expensive and frustrating. With valuable personal data residing in countless databases, personal computers and filing cabinets around the world, consumers rightly worry about protecting their identity from theft and other abuse. ID-Theft Protector is a reliable and effective solution to defend otherwise vulnerable consumers against ID theft, and to help victims execute effective recovery plans following a fraud."

Comprehensive Protection Resources

--Anti-Spyware -- Detects and eliminates online threats from programs designed to spy on personal computers, gather personal information and invade computer privacy through adware, tracking bugs, and other forms of computer abuse.

--Anti-Spam Software -- Defends against unwanted email, including phishing, spoofing, and other email-borne threats.

--Scam Siren(TM) -- Powerfully protects against phishing websites by warning web surfers to avoid known or suspected fraudulent sites.

--Free Credit Report and 30-day Credit Monitoring from Consumerinfo.com -- Vital for checking for fraudulent activity.

--Encrypted Account Database -- Provides safe and secure storage of account information to defend against prying eyes.

--Protection Library -- Teaches how to spot suspicious activity and avoid becoming a victim.

--Pre-written Letters and Contact Information -- Makes it easy to follow through on a protection plan by requesting a password on an existing account, opting out of mailing lists, requesting credit reports, and much more!

Powerful Recovery Tools

ID-Theft Protector's user-friendly interview systems guide users through the process of protecting against and recovering from Internet fraud and ID theft:

--Easy-to-Use Recovery Wizard -- Asks questions about the ID theft occurrence and suggests personalized steps to be taken toward recovery; helps with situations as simple as losing a wallet or as complex as having a fraudulent tax return filed.

--Step-by-Step, Interview-Driven Forms and Letters -- Makes it easy to produce reliable documents to send to banks, credit card companies, the Social Security Administration and others to resolve the crime.

--Encrypted Recovery Tracker Database -- Helps track all steps taken toward resolving each aspect of an ID theft incident.

--Automatic Online Updates -- Keeps all documents up-to-date with the latest information on new scams, as well as changes to legislation or forms.

Pricing & Availability

ID-Theft Protector 2005 is currently $29.99 and is available online and offline at retailers nationwide. ID-Theft Protector runs on Windows 98/Me/2000/XP. For more information visit www.bluecase.com.

About Bluecase Software

The Bluecase Software brand of award winning consumer software products is managed by Acendi Systems. Current Bluecase Software products include Home and Business Lawyer Deluxe 2005, WillWriter Deluxe 2005 and ID-Theft Protector 2005. Acendi Systems is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Bluecase Software products are available at retailers nationwide. For more information visit www.bluecase.com.