LifeLock partners with TransUnion
On Wednesday, LifeLock and TransUnion announced an agreement to work together - finally a credit institution with the integrity to not only support people protecting themselves from identity theft, but also help them in whatever means they can to stay safe. This marks several significant landmarks in identity theft protection for me personally and the nation as a whole.
First the ridiculous lawsuit filed by one of the other credit reporting institution against LifeLock, no more than ever can be seen by the public as more about the respective companies competing services and less about actually what it means to protect people. Second, with all the different identity theft services popping up all over the country, it is great to see a stand out leader being backed by the cornerstone of protection in this crime, the credit reporting agencies.
Finally, on a more personal note, when I was a victim of identity theft all the credit reporting agencies gave me the run around and seemed more interested in where to send the bills rather than hearing my pleas for help with the exception of one. Unfortunately it was the last credit-reporting agency I called; however, TransUnion not only helped me understand the specifics of the crime but also was the first of the three to treat me like a person.
With LifeLock and TransUnion teaming up to protect people all over America, my hope for the eventual elimination of the crime is renewed, refreshed, and restored.
