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IdentitySweep to Help Protect Microsoft Money Plus Consumers
MyPublicInfo Teams Up With Microsoft to Integrate Identity Theft Solution in New Money Plus Software Package
| Source: MyPublicInfo
ARLINGTON, VA--(Marketwire - August 8, 2007) - MyPublicInfo, Inc. (www.MyPublicInfo.com), a
leading provider of identity theft scoring and monitoring solutions, today
announced the addition of IdentitySweep, its signature identity theft
prevention service, to the new Microsoft Money Plus. Money Plus allows
consumers to easily manage finances, investments and tax information using
intuitive software. The addition of IdentitySweep to the package further
empowers Microsoft customers by allowing them to manage their personal
financial information online. IdentitySweep utilizes an innovative new
method of identity scoring by searching databases and chat rooms for Social
Security numbers, credit and debit card numbers, and other consumer
information that has been hacked, stolen or breached.
"IdentitySweep is a unique product with a proven track record of helping
consumers protect themselves from the growing concern of identity theft,"
said Chris Jolley, group manager of the Financial Products Group at
Microsoft Corp. "The addition of IdentitySweep to Money Plus will further
ensure that our consumers enjoy the best financial software available,
while providing additional resources to help them stay on top of activity
that could have a serious impact on their financial health."
"MyPublicInfo is thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Microsoft
on Money Plus to offer consumers optimal control in the protection of their
personal information," said Dr. Harold Kraft, CEO of MyPublicInfo.
"IdentitySweep is primed to become a leader in an environment where
identity theft is a prominent concern for the average consumer."
MyPublicInfo's IdentitySweep is the first real-time identity management
service for consumers, available for use at http://www.IdentitySweep.com/.
The service empowers users to proactively protect their personal
information and avert identity crimes through innovative software tools
that "sweep" the Internet for their personal information.
About MyPublicInfo
MyPublicInfo, Inc. was founded in Arlington, Virginia in 2004 and is the
leading provider of consumer identity scoring and identity management
services. MyPublicInfo sells the most comprehensive consumer products
available through www.IdentitySweep.com and www.MyPublicInfo.com, partner
web sites, and other marketing channels. For more information or orders,
please go to www.MyPublicInfo.com.