Credit.com focuses on identity theft during National Consumer Protection Week

February 6, 2006

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE) -- In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, Credit.com's team of personal finance experts will be focusing on identity theft, fraud and privacy topics all week. This is the eighth year that consumer advocacy and government agencies have worked together to promote National Consumer Protection Week. Information for consumers and reporters is available at www.credit.com.

"Among true identity theft, account take-over, phishing and pharming scams and other fraudulent schemes, it can be a treacherous world," said Credit.com President, CEO Adam Levin.

"Credit.com's goal is to help consumers understand the magnitude of the problem, minimize the risk of becoming a victim and learn how to effectively deal with creditors, credit bureaus, government agencies and utilities in the event of victimization."

Credit.com's interactive blog, CreditBloggers.com also will offer topical discussions about consumer protection issues this week.

National Consumer Protection Week themes include prevention tips, fraud news, real stories, recognition of outstanding advocates and online resources. Contributors to CreditBloggers.com include:

-- Adam Levin -- Co-Founder of Credit.com and former Director of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.

-- Emily Davidson -- Credit.com's Communication Director and former TransUnion credit expert.

-- Evan Hendricks -- Author of "Credit Scores and Credit Reports, How The System Really Works, What You Can Do."

-- Gerri Detweiler -- Personal finance author, radio host and EverydayWealth credit expert.

-- John Ulzheimer -- Formerly with Equifax and Fair Isaac, John is the Vice President of the After Bankruptcy Foundation.

-- Nancy Castleman -- Co-author of "Invest in Yourself: Six Secrets to a Rich Life" and founder of Good Advice Press.

-- Valary Miller -- Personal finance and consumer law attorney.
For more information about National Consumer Protection Week or Credit.com's educational resources, visit www.credit.com or contact Emily Davidson at emily@credit.com.

Serving as an educator, advocate and facilitator, Credit.com empowers consumers with easy-to-understand information about money, credit, loans and more. Led by a former Director of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Credit.com provides consumers a unique perspective on the financial world.

Credit.com partners with trusted financial experts and select companies to offer its online consumers insightful tools and straight answers. Established in 1995, Credit.com is based in San Francisco, CA. For more information, visit www.credit.com.

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