LifeLock's service will be provided at a discounted rate to Camping World customers
TEMPE, AZ - (June 11, 2008) - Camping World, America's largest retailer of RV accessories, supplies and services, offers their consumers services to protect them while on the road. Services include RV service, repair, warranties, and accessories. Most recently, LifeLock CEO Todd Davis announced that Camping World has chosen LifeLock to protect their consumer's identity.
The Federal Trade Commission reports that in 2007, there were more than 800,000 registered fraud and identity theft complaints. For the seventh straight year, identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States, costing Americans $1.2 billion annually. Leaving junk mail and pre-approved credit card offers in a mailbox while on vacation, creates a great risk of identity theft for travelers. Thieves can steal personal information off of pieces of mail, and have a longer time to get away with it. In addition, travelers are more vulnerable to credit card theft and fraud, because of the number of times the card may be used across the nation and how often the traveler checks their personal accounts.
"Even the most experienced traveler increases their risk of identity theft when having to provide personal information to hotels, travel agencies, airlines and restaurants when they are away from home," said Davis. "Camping World clearly understands the risks and decided to partner with LifeLock to provide peace of mind for travelers who already have too much to worry about."
Camping World has also decided to offer LifeLock as a service available to its 750,000 member President's Club. "Offering great values to our members is the basic premise of our club. I am especially excited about the LifeLock program as it not only is a great value for members but it helps to protect them from the very real threat of identity theft," said Michael Siemens, Executive Director of Camping World President's Club. "I subscribe to LifeLock and personally recommend that every member do the same - to preserve their good credit and identity."
As the industry leader in identity theft protection, LifeLock requests on behalf of its clients that the national credit bureaus place fraud alerts on its members' credit files, and requests that members' names be removed from pre-approved credit card offer and junk mail lists. LifeLock is backed by a $1 million service guarantee. In addition to the proactive identity theft protection measures provided by LifeLock, members are also entitled to LifeLock's WalletLock™, eRecon™ and TrueAddress™ services. WalletLock works to cancel and replace all documents and personal identifying information inside a wallet if it is lost or stolen. eRecon is a regular patrol of the Internet in search of social security numbers, credit card numbers, driver's license numbers and email addresses of LifeLock members to protect against the information being illegally traded or sold online. LifeLock's TrueAddress service searches to see if members have had a change of address form filed and alert them if there are changes made that they may be unaware of.
About LifeLock®
Famous for its CEO giving out his Social Security Number in advertising and national press, the company is experiencing strong growth. Located in a secure facility in Tempe, Arizona, LifeLock® (www.lifelock.com) is a private company backed by Goldman Sachs, Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers, as well as Bessemer Venture Partners. Winner of the 2007 American Business Award for the Best Radio Advertising Campaign, LifeLock was a finalist for 10 other ABA awards, including Best New Company and Best New Product/Service. The company was named recipient of the Red Herring 100 Global Award as one of the Top 100 start-up's in the world and was listed among the finalists for the Best Places to Work in 2007 by the Phoenix Business Journal. Most recently, LifeLock was awarded both the Hot Growth Award from bizAZ, and also the azFast 15 Award from the Arizona Business Magazine.
About FreedomRoads & Camping World
Camping World /FreedomRoads is America's largest RV and outdoor retailer serving a brisk and growing demand for the RV lifestyle. After having successfully co-located for several years at selected locations, Camping World, America's largest retailer of RV and outdoor camping accessories and FreedomRoads, a dynamic national network of well-established RV dealerships joined together to provide consumers with greater choice, convenience and value. Today, with revenues exceeding $1.7 billion, the company serves RV enthusiasts with well over 100 retail locations. In addition to the sale, finance and service of recreational vehicles and specialty retail, Camping World/FreedomRoads also provides expanded products and services to enhance and protect the RV lifestyle. This includes: the President's Club customer loyalty program; in-store Performance Centers featuring RV and Car Insurance and Roadside Assistance Service; Camping World RV Institute technical certification/training program; Goodwill Ambassador Program; and the new campground discount program, Camp Club USA.