Cendant Marketing Group Launches Comprehensive Security Initiative

NORWALK, Conn., April 20 -- As identity theft spirals out of control and health care prices surge amidst a volatile economy, the Cendant Marketing Group -- which includes Trilegiant Corporation and Progeny Marketing Innovations -- has launched a leading-edge initiative featuring a range of consumer protection services that offers peace of mind and a stronger security blanket for the future.

The new product, called Secure All, is an innovative remedy for these runaway costs, boasting a full range of benefits -- from identity theft insurance, credit monitoring and financial advice to auto service and prescription discounts.

"As identity theft and health care costs dominate the headlines daily, Americans are increasingly seeking ways to protect themselves and their families," said Jeanne Curran, director of Secure All. "That's why we created Secure All, which combines the benefits of some of our most popular and successful products."

Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America, with 27.3 million victims in the past five years, and 10 million in the past year alone, according to the Federal Trade Commission. This crime costs U.S. businesses more than $50 billion annually, according to the Justice Department. Meanwhile, national health spending, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, is projected to rise to $1.9 trillion in 2005, more than four times the amount spent on national defense.

"Identity theft has become an unfortunate reality of our everyday lives," said Frank W. Abagnale, a former master forger and leading fraud prevention expert. "Identity theft insurance and credit protection, which are features of this innovative Secure All product, are very effective weapons in fighting this serious crime."

  Secure All offers these benefits:

  Credit Protection:
  * Triple Bureau Credit Report & Score...allows consumers to closely
    view their credit history in a user-friendly format from the three
    leading credit reporting agencies. It can stop identity thieves in their
    tracks.
  * Fraud Resolution...victims of ID fraud will have access to personal
    caseworkers, and an identity theft customer guide that helps navigate
    and resolve identity theft problems.
  * Credit Card & Document Registration...allows you to securely register
    your credit, ATM/debit, retail and gas cards, as well as important
    documents such as stocks and bonds.
  * Lost/Stolen Credit Card Hotline...just make one phone call to cancel
    and replace all stolen/lost cards.
  * Emergency Cash...If your credit card is stolen, Secure All will wire
    you a cash advance up to $1,000 provided consumer has available credit.

  Health Care Savings:
  * Prescription Discounts...customers receive 10 to 50 percent off
    manufacturer suggested retail prices in prescription drug discounts at
    more than 48,000 participating locations nationwide.  This benefit is
    not an insurance product.

  Financial Services:
  * Legal Resources...legal phone consultation service (initial no-cost
    consultation, one call per legal matter).
  * Tax Planning & Assistance...toll-free tax hotline for all your tax
    planning advice.

  Insurance:
  * Identity Theft Insurance...pays insured customers up to $10,000 for
    certain losses associated with resolving a case of stolen identity as
    well as toll-free hotline service.

  Automotive:
  * 24-hour Roadside Assistance...complete emergency service available
    24/7, including towing, lock-outs (3 tows/lockouts annually), jump
    starts and tire changes.
  * New/Used Car Summaries...detailed reports on all makes and models of
    new and used cars, including pricing information, equipment reviews,
    road test highlights and safety data.

  Home:
  * Merchandise Return Guarantee...return unused, non-damaged purchases
    for a full refund.
  * New Merchandise Purchase Price Protection...refunds the difference
    between sale price and purchase price (up to $250 per event, and $1,000
    annually).
  * Pet Locator...Pet registration, location and reunion services.

  About Secure All:

More information about Secure All is available by calling toll free 1-877-859-3287. A two month trial membership costs $1 and can be canceled anytime during the trial period. Unless the member cancels during the trial, membership will be extended automatically and billed at the $19.99 monthly fee. Members may call toll free to cancel at any time and receive a refund of the then-current month's fee. Along with Progeny Marketing Innovations, Trilegiant is part of Cendant Marketing Group.

About Cendant Marketing Group

The Cendant Marketing Group is a global leader in the membership, insurance and loyalty marketing businesses, delivering products and services that touch the lives of millions worldwide. The group is part of the Cendant Marketing Services Division, which includes Trilegiant, Progeny Marketing Innovations, Trilegiant Loyalty Solutions and Cendant International Marketing Services (Cims), and designs, develops and implements strategies and programs serving more than 100 million consumers around the world.

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