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LifeLock named best place to work

The Phoenix Business Journal has placed LifeLock at No. 29 on its list of Best Places to Work in the Valley for large-size companies. LifeLock is based in Tempe, Ariz.
LifeLock first opened its doors in 2005 with just three employees, and has since seen more than 1,900 percent employee growth rate from 2007 to [...]

LifeLock has a lot to be proud of this year

LifeLock has had a great year – the industry leader in proactive identity theft protection has been recognized in 10 different award programs.
In August, Inc. Magazine placed LifeLock at No. 8 on its Inc. 500 List, a ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. LifeLock was also recognized as No. 1 in the Inc. 500 [...]

LifeLock offers must-have protection

Identity fraud is defined as the fraudulent use of an individual’s identifying information to commit crimes, establish credit accounts, secure loans or enter into contracts. Identity fraud occurs when a criminal uses personal information, such as a Social Security or credit card number, to steal financial resources.
Identity fraud may occur when someone steals personal information, [...]

ID fraud ring that catered to Asian clientele busted

A Palisades Park, N.J.-based bank fraud ring that catered to Korean clients made millions of dollars through a variety of bank, credit card and government fraud schemes by exploiting loopholes in the security surrounding identification documents.
Social Security cards issued in the 1990s to Chinese nationals who came to work in American Samoa, Guam and Saipan [...]

Beware of phony debt collectors

A new trend is emerging among identity thieves. Now posing as debt collectors, thieves are calling people with an alarming amount of personal information and putting consumers at a high risk for identity theft and significant financial loss.
The phony debt collectors are impersonating debt collectors who use very aggressive tactics to scare the consumer into [...]

LifeLock ranked as No. 1 in security by Inc. magazine

Inc. magazine has ranked LifeLock as an industry leader in proactive identity theft protection, and eighth on its 29th annual Inc. 500 List, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest growing private company.
The publication also recognized LifeLock as No. 1 in the security category.
The list represents the most comprehensive look at what many feel are [...]

Bank closures spawn ID theft scam

More than 100 banks have been closed by the FDIC this year, setting a record in the banking industry. But the closings have spawned a “phishing” scheme, aimed at obtaining your personal banking information and stealing your identity.
Phishers are sending attention-grabbing e-mails that look official; like they are from the financial institution that has now [...]

Is LifeLock safe?

Whenever you provide your personal information, such as date of birth, Social Security number, or bank or credit card numbers, it pays to be cautious. In this day and age, with the ever-increasing threat of identity theft, you just about have to be wary.
When you do provide your information, at places like, the doctor’s office, [...]