A recent press release has gone out to announce the partnership between LifeLock and the National Crime Prevention Council. This organization, also known as NCPC, is known for helping communities and citizens stay safe from crime.

This release by Reuters, shows that statistics provided by Javelin Strategy & Research reveal that identity theft complaints have hit the highest in five years at an estimated 9.9 million victims in 2008. This has urged both LifeLock and the NCPC to offer “greater education and understanding of this growing crime,” by offering to inform Americans via a nationwide educational program. They will address the latest trends used to steal identities and educate consumers on how to lessen the chance of becoming a victim.  They are also working together to create a new guide that will be titled: “Protecting Against Identity Theft: A Practical Guide For Consumers.”

“Our strategy is to assemble a collection of agencies that represent victims,law enforcement, elected officials and others with the mission to serve as a voice for consumers,” said Todd Davis, LifeLock CEO. “Through our strategic alliance with organizations like the National Crime Prevention Council, we are starting to see a shift in awareness.”

Last year alone, representatives of LifeLock met with over 6,000 consumers to educate them on current identity theft trends,  how to minimize vulnerability, and more.

The NCPC has partnered with LifeLock to leverage their efforts: “It`s vital that we respond to the growing threats of identity theft in our country,” said Ann M. Harkins, CEO of the NCPC. “Our mission is to help the public learn ways to prevent being victimized by criminals. Our partnership with LifeLock furthers that purpose by enabling us to reach more citizens with essential information about how to help protect themselves and their loved ones from identity theft.”

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