Telecommunications Leader Aligns with Identity Theft Protection Leader to Offer Solutions
Richmond, VA — August 20, 2009 — Focused on innovation, value and excellence, Cavalier has formed a strategic alliance with LifeLock, Inc., the industry leader in proactive identity theft protection, to add additional value for customers concerned with the growing threats of identity theft. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Cavalier is a leading provider of competitive telecommunications services throughout the Eastern United States.
According to Javelin Strategy & Research’s “2009 Identity Fraud Survey Report” released in February 2009, the number of identity fraud victims increased 22% to 9.9 million in 2008. This report additionally highlights that Social Security Numbers are most compromised piece of personal identifying information for victims of identity theft.
“We are unfortunately seeing an increase in the number of reports of identity theft around the nation,” said Steve McGrady, LifeLock VP of Partner Sales. “By aligning with organizations like Cavalier and working together to educate consumers about the threats of identity theft, we hope to see a downturn in this crime in the years ahead.”
LifeLock works proactively to place front lines of defense to help protect consumers before they become a victim of identity theft. In partnership with Cavalier, LifeLock will offer its services to Cavalier’s residential customers at a discounted rate. To learn more about this special offer, Click Here.
“Identify theft continues to be a growing concern for all Americans, and Cavalier is committed to helping our customers keep their personal information safe,” said Sean Wainwright, Cavalier Senior Vice President of Consumer Sales. LifeLock service is a great extension to the core products and services Cavalier offers, which are designed to simplify the lives of our customers.”
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 when they have a good faith suspicion that they have been or are about to become a victim of 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 and offering consumers the best new service (TrueAddress™) and was recently named to the Top Global Company 250 list by AlwaysOn.
About Cavalier
Cavalier, headquartered in Virginia, is a full-service provider of reliable and efficient telecommunications solutions for business, consumer, and government customers. Using its owned and operated fiber optic network, the company serves hundreds of thousands of customers throughout the eastern United States. From landline voice to managed network services, customers depend on Cavalier for a wide range of communications products that drive their businesses and simplify their lives. We strive to combine technology with customer commitment to deliver the best value available. For more information, please visit us on the web at http://www.cavtel.com.
Cavalier refers to Cavalier Telephone, LLC, which may include some or all of its affiliates and their subsidiaries, including, but not limited to, Cavalier Telephone Mid-Atlantic, LLC, Talk America, Inc., LDMI Telecommunications, Inc., Network Telephone Corp., or The Other Phone Company.
Business Contacts:
Sean Wainwright
Cavalier Telephone, LLC
SVP Consumer Sales
+1 804.422.4107
shwainwright@cavtel.com
Mike Prusinski
LifeLock, Inc.
VP of Corporate Communications
+1 480.457.2101
mike@lifelock.com
