FTC Reports Tax & Wage Related Identity Theft Is the Most Prevalent Complaint in 2010

Stamford, Conn., March 31, 2011 PrivacyGuard, a leading identity theft and credit management product of the Affinion Security Center, announced today the results of its annual tax and identity theft survey.  Among the provocative findings, the survey revealed that while respondents take steps to protect themselves against identity theft and remain concerned about the possibility of a data breach when sharing their personal information, they remain uneducated about the prevalence and methods of tax-related identity theft.  This is a particularly alarming result because tax or wage-related fraud was the most common type of identity theft complaint in the recently released Federal Trade Commission 2010 Consumer Complaint Report.

Leading authority on fraud prevention provides constructive advice in protecting against ID theft

NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 8, 2008 - Frank Abagnale, subject of the best-selling novel and movie "Catch Me If You Can", and spokesperson for the Affinion Security Center’s PrivacyGuard service, recently addressed the attendees of the 2008 Summer Conference of the Professional Insurance Marketing Association (PIMA). The conference brought together leaders in insurance direct marketing to discuss insurance group products as well as critical issues facing the industry.

New logo, `Don't be caught off-guard' tagline unveiled

Norwalk, Conn., Feb. 21, 2008 - Affinion Group, a leading global affinity marketer, has relaunched its PrivacyGuard.com website, giving consumers for its preeminent ID theft protection service a much more robust, innovative and user-friendly experience as it battles the fastest growing crime in America.

Identity Theft Protection Service and Exclusive Internet Security Bundle Offer Complete and Easy Solutions

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (April 24, 2007)- Every four seconds, someone becomes the victim of identity theft. In fact, 20 million Americans have been victimized in the past two years alone, according to a recent study conducted by Javelin Strategy & Research. To help make protecting personal information easier, Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) today announced the launch of Staples Identity Theft Protection service powered by PrivacyGuard, and an exclusive two-pack bundle of Symantec's Norton Internet Security 2007 PLUS Staples Identity Theft Protection (three-month trial service as added value with purchase) available at Staples stores nationwide.

NAFCU Services Corporation Strengthens Relationship With Affinion Group, Endorses PrivacyGuard ID Theft Solution

Toronto and Arlington, VA - July 13, 2006 - NAFCU Services Corporation, a subsidiary of the National Association of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU), announced today it is strengthening its Preferred Partner relationship with Affinion Group, a leading global affinity marketer, by endorsing its PrivacyGuard ID theft protection service.