Experian offers comprehensive identity theft monitoring to retailer breach victims for less than $1 per month

COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Another retail mega breach, followed by more uncertainty about what happens next, has prompted Experian, the global information services company, to offer its premium product for the next 30 days at more than 90 percent savings.

Experian will provide its flagship identity theft monitoring product, ProtectMyID^®, for only $0.99 per month starting Sept. 9, 2014. Consumers can enroll at http://www.protectmyid.com/retailbreach. This introductory price includes:

• Immediate access to one's Experian credit report to check for unusual activity
• Alerts from all three credit reporting agencies — Experian, Equifax and TransUnion — when changes occur, providing early warning to possible identity theft and fraud
• Internet scanning that watches for sensitive information, such as credit card numbers or Social Security numbers, appearing online, possibly for sale
• Change-of-address notification in case identity thieves attempt to divert mail that would reveal they've opened fraudulent accounts
• $1 million in identity theft insurance, which may cover certain costs such as fraudulent electronic fund transfers, lost wages, legal fees and private investigator costs
• Award-winning service from fraud-support agents who know the signs of identity fraud better than anyone and can help navigate the often confusing requirements to undo the damage caused by identity theft. They are there to help from start to finish, no matter how long it takes.
• As an added feature, Lost Wallet protection is provided, making those same fraud-support agents available should one ever need help to cancel and replace lost credit, debit or medical insurance cards, no matter how or where they are lost

"Understandably, consumers are getting tired and confused with all these breaches," said Guy Abramo, president of Experian Consumer Services' direct-to-consumer businesses. "Some breach announcements have even seemed to suggest that those affected don't need to do anything except call a hotline if they think they've been victimized by fraud. That's not helping consumers be proactive; if anything, it gives them a false sense of security. Identity protection is a continual exercise. ProtectMyID is the premium product to assist that effort and now it's available at a very affordable price."    

Experian's Data Breach Resolution group has worked on some of the largest and highest-profile breaches in history, and millions of affected consumers are enrolled in ProtectMyID, benefitting from the early warnings provided by monitoring and alerts.

"Consumers have long memories when it comes to a breach," said Michael Bruemmer, vice president of Experian Data Breach Resolution. "Reputation is tied directly to customer service, and the way an organization shows responsibility is critical to preserving that reputation. It's a decision that has long-term implications."

To purchase a membership today at the discounted price, visit: www.protectmyid.com/retailbreach.

For more information and tips on how to protect against identity theft and fraud, visit the ProtectMyID blog at http://blog.protectmyid.com/.

Read Experian's Data Breach Resolution blog at www.experian.com/dbblog.

About Experian's ProtectMyID
ProtectMyID is a leading, full-service provider of identity theft detection, protection and resolution. ProtectMyID offers comprehensive identity theft protection features supported by experienced identity theft resolution professionals who deliver personal attention that customers can rely on. ProtectMyID.com^® is a Website owned by ConsumerInfo.com^®, Inc., an Experian company. For more information about how ProtectMyID helps consumers protect themselves against identity theft, please visit www.protectmyid.com.

About Experian Data Breach Resolution
Experian Data Breach Resolution, powered by the nation's largest credit bureau, is a leader in helping businesses plan for and mitigate consumer risk following data breach incidents. With more than a decade of experience, Experian Data Breach Resolution has successfully serviced the single largest data breach in history and three out of the top four mega and highest-profile breaches. The group offers swift and effective incident management, notification, call center support and fraud resolution services while serving millions of affected consumers with proven credit and identity protection products. In 2013, Experian Data Breach Resolution received the Customer Service Team of the Year award from the American Business Awards. Experian Data Breach Resolution is active with the International Association of Privacy Professionals, the Health Care Compliance Association, the American Health Lawyers Association, the Ponemon Institute RIM Council and InfraGuard and is a founding member of the Medical Identity Fraud Alliance. For more information, visit www.experian.com/databreach.

About Experian
Experian is the leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools to clients around the world. The Group helps businesses to manage credit risk, prevent fraud, target marketing offers and automate decision making. Experian also helps individuals to check their credit report and credit score, and protect against identity theft.

Experian plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. Total revenue for the year ended March 31, 2014 was US$4.8 billion. Experian employs approximately 16,000 people in 39 countries and has its corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, with operational headquarters in Nottingham, UK; California, US; and São Paulo, Brazil.

For more information, visit www.experianplc.com.

Experian and the Experian marks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Experian Information Solutions, Inc. Other product and company names mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

Contact:

Sandra A. Bernardo, APR
Experian Data Breach Resolution
1 949 567 3676
[email protected]

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SOURCE Experian