The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Tempe, Ariz. – October 31, 2009 – According to Gallup’s most recent survey on crime, identity theft ranks as the number one crime concern on American consumers’ minds with two out of three U.S. adults reporting they worry “frequently” or “occasionally” about being victimized by identity theft. In order to help put more minds at ease, LifeLock, Inc., the industry leader in proactive identity theft protection, and Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest, largest, and most selective honor society for all academic disciplines, recently entered into a partnership that will provide Phi Kappa Phi members with LifeLock® services at a discounted rate.

“Our proven, proactive resources are an excellent match for Phi Kappa Phi’s global network of scholars and professionals,” said Steve McGrady, LifeLock Vice President of Partner Sales.  “At a time when identity theft complaints continue to rise, partnering with organizations like Phi Kappa Phi is critical to continue the awareness and education of the crime.”

Because Phi Kappa Phi members typically excel in academics while in college and go on to pursue lucrative careers, they could become higher-income consumers. As a result, they may be more likely to experience identity fraud, according to Javelin Strategy & Research.

“Phi Kappa Phi’s smart and savvy members count on us to help keep them ahead of the curve throughout their academic and professional lives,” said Dr. Perry A. Snyder, executive director of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. “By partnering with LifeLock, we can provide our members with the tools they need to help protect themselves from identity theft. With its emphasis on consumer education, LifeLock is a valuable addition to our member benefits program.”

Last year, LifeLock representatives met with more than 6,000 consumers to present current trends in identity theft, methods for minimizing risks, and details on the various ways personal information is lost or stolen. Each presentation is tailored to fit the needs of the specific group, whether the audience members are students or faculty of high schools or colleges, employees of businesses, or members of organizations like Phi Kappa Phi.

About LifeLock
LifeLock, Inc. (www.lifelock.com) is an industry leader in proactive identity theft protection. Since 2005, LifeLock has been providing consumers with the tools and confidence they need to help protect themselves from identity theft. The company has a strong focus on educating consumers and working with law enforcement and elected officials to better understand the increasing threats of identity theft. A multiple award-winning organization, LifeLock has been recognized by the American Business Awards as Best Overall Company, by AlwaysOn to the Top Global Company 250 list and most recently by Arizona Corporate Excellence as Arizona’s Fastest Growing Company.

About Phi Kappa Phi
Phi Kappa Phi (www.phikappaphi.org) is the nation’s oldest, largest, and most selective honor society for all academic disciplines.  Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine, the group’s mission is to recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage its community of scholars in service to others.  Since its founding Phi Kappa Phi has initiated more than one million members into its ranks and now has chapters on more than 300 campuses in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.