Research Cites Superiority of Intersections' Proactive Identity Theft Protection Solution

CHANTILLY, Va., June 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Intersections Inc. (Nasdaq: INTX), a leading global provider of consumer and corporate identity risk management services, today announced that IDENTITY GUARD(R) Total Protection has been named "Best in Class" for Personal Information Monitoring Services in Javelin Strategy and Research's 2009 Consumer Identity Protection Services Scorecard. The comprehensive industry report evaluated more than 20 vendor services based on key factors such as customer service, product features, and overall product value with the conclusion that IDENTITY GUARD(R) Total Protection provides "the most comprehensive protection for its product category."

"We are very pleased with the 'Best in Class' rating we received from Javelin's study. Our goal as a company is to empower consumers to take control of their personal and financial assets. We do this by providing them with the most comprehensive, user friendly services available," said Michael Stanfield, Chairman and CEO of Intersections Inc.

Since 2007, Javelin has evaluated and reported on the rapidly growing identity fraud protection services space. Each year, analysts thoroughly examine consumer perceptions, the effectiveness of the identity protection services market, and the new and existing solutions that are available to consumers. Evaluation of specific criterion is executed through extensive Web site review, mystery shopping (phone interviews with customer service representatives), and vendor interviews.

"IDENTITY GUARD(R) Total Protection satisfies nearly all Javelin scorecard criteria and, therefore, offers the most thorough protection among personal information monitoring services," said Javelin Research analyst Rachel Kim. "Javelin believes that the combination of monitoring public records databases, Internet sites, and credit files from all three credit bureaus provides the most comprehensive resources for detecting exposure or potential misuse of personal information."

Some of the key findings in Javelin's Consumer Identity Protection Services Scorecard that support IDENTITY GUARD(R) Total Protection 'Best in Class' rating include:

    --  Among identity protection services, personal information monitoring
        and credit monitoring users rank themselves as the most satisfied,
        most likely because these products are the most interactive and
        involve sending alerts to consumers when unusual or potentially
        fraudulent activity is detected.
    --  Users of personal information monitoring like IDENTITY GUARD(R) Total
        Protection are more than six times less likely to become a victim of
        identity theft than consumers who are not enrolled in any identity
        protection services.

In addition to its comprehensive service offerings, IDENTITY GUARD(R) Total Protection was the only solution evaluated to provide unique services like ID Vault(R), a personal password protector; MOBILE LOCKBOX(R), a secure mobile storage device; and $1 million identity theft insurance that provides true coverage to members of the service. The report found that providing identity theft insurance through a reputable, third-party insurer rather than a general service guarantee is a product feature that provides greater peace of mind to consumers.

IDENTITY GUARD(R) Total Protection is the most comprehensive offering on the market today covering personal information, credit reports, computer, Internet and mobile. It ensures consumers are focused on both prevention and detection. Unlike other competitor offerings, Intersections' IDENTITY GUARD(R) Total Protection also covers public records like licenses, utilities, and court records not covered in credit reports. IDENTITY GUARD(R) Total Protection is rated Best in Class by Javelin Research & Strategy (2009), and is PC World's top rated identity theft protection service (2008). Intersections, provider of IDENTITY GUARD(R) Total Protection, has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

About Intersections (www.intersections.com)

Intersections Inc. (Nasdaq: INTX) is a leading global provider of consumer and corporate identity risk management services. Its premier identity theft, privacy, and consumer solutions are designed to provide high-value, revenue-generating opportunities to its marketing partners, including leading financial institutions, Fortune 100 corporations and other businesses. Intersections also markets full identity theft protection solutions under its brand, IDENTITY GUARD(R). Intersections' consumer identity theft protection services have protected more than 20 million consumers.

To address the growing threat of corporate fraud, Intersections and its subsidiaries provide cutting-edge identity risk management solutions including:

    --  Security breach remediation to enable companies to respond to security
        incidents and mitigate potential damage to their employees, customers,
        and corporate brands.


    --  Pre-employment background screening, provided domestically through
        American Background Information Services, Inc., and internationally
        through Control Risks Screening Limited (London, United Kingdom) and
        Control Risks Screening (S) Pte Ltd.


    --  Corporate brand protection services provided by Net Enforcers Inc.


    --  Software and data management, provided by Captira Analytical, LLC, to
        assist the bail bond industry in managing workflow and data
        requirements.

    About Javelin (www.javelinstrategy.com)

Javelin is the leading provider of quantitative and qualitative research focused exclusively on financial services topics. Based on the most rigorous statistical methodologies, Javelin conducts in-depth primary research studies to pinpoint dynamic risks and opportunities. Javelin helps its clients achieve their business initiatives through three service offerings, including syndicated research subscriptions, custom research projects and strategic consulting. The company's client list includes some of the largest banks, credit unions and card issuers, as well as significant technology enterprises in the financial services industry.

SOURCE  Intersections Inc.

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    /CONTACT:  Joyce Carcaise of Intersections Inc., +1-703-488-6100,
jcarcaise@intersections.com; or Michelle Schafer of Merritt Group,
+1-703-390-1525, schafer@merrittgrp.com/
    /Web Site:  http://www.intersections.com /
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