The Federal Trade Commission recently reported that identity theft affected more than 10 million Americans in 2008, making it the fastest-growing crime in the nation. Quick discovery and a rapid response are the crucial first steps.
That'ss why Farm Bureau Financial Services (http://www.fbfs.com/) has introduced its Identity Services 's38; Fraud Expense Coverage, offering consumers
tips and services to help them reduce their risk of identity fraud.
Farm Bureau Financial Services has addressed this growing risk by offering comprehensive Identity Services and Fraud Expense Coverage, which includes credit monitoring and fraud alerts to
help customers be proactive in preventing fraud. It also provides expert identity restoration assistance, and coverage for associated expenses such as attorney fees, loss of wages and
child-care costs, says Susan Halterman, product and data management vice president.
This service and coverage includes credit monitoring and fraud alerts to help customers be proactive in preventing fraud. It also provides expert identity restoration assistance, and
coverage for associated expenses such as attorney fees, loss of wages and child-care costs.
We can help consumers protect more than their home, vehicles and personal belongings - we can help them protect their identity in a convenient and affordable way, Halterman says.
Farm Bureau'ss Member'ss Choice policyholders can now receive up to $25,000 in reimbursement with this Identity Services and Fraud Expense coverage1. For $25 a year, this program provides
credit monitoring for two people per household as well as identity theft resolution, and identity document recovery.
We are committed to making insurance simple for our customers, Halterman says. And this is a product that can provide real peace of mind when it comes to protecting what matters most.
To learn more about Identity Services and Fraud Expense coverage, or to find an agent near you, visit www.fbfs.com. Current Farm Bureau Member'ss Choice
policyholders can purchase this coverage online or they may contact their agent to add the coverage to their policy.
About Farm Bureau Financial Services
Through an exclusive, multi-state agent force, the companies affiliated with the Farm Bureau Financial Services brand underwrite, market and distribute a broad range of financial services
products, including life insurance, investments, annuities, property-casualty insurance products and services and more, to individuals and small businesses within a marketing territory
that includes 15 states. For more information about products and services, log on to www.fbfs.com or call or visit your local Farm Bureau agent.
1 Identity Services, including Identity Credit Monitoring Services(SM), Identity Theft Resolution(SM) and Identity Document Recovery(SM) are provided by Identity Theft 911, LLC. This
coverage can be added to the property or liability section of your Farm Bureau Member'ss Choice policy at any time for an additional cost.