Uni-ball® offers consumers an anti-theft solution with its specially formulated “Super Ink”

Identity theft scams are at an all-time high. As economic pressures continue to increase, identity thieves and other criminals are finding new (and traditional) ways to commit this crime, which rose 22 percent in 2008, and is expected to be even higher in 2009.

Uni-ball, a leading brand of pens, has an ongoing campaign to elevate awareness about the growing threat of identity theft. Many of uni-ball’s pens contain specially formulated ink that helps prevent check fraud. As it becomes more difficult to get new lines of credit, identity thieves may be increasingly drawn to commit check fraud. These crimes may take the form of stolen checks, using checks thrown into the trash by unknowing consumers, or a type of identity theft known as “check washing.” Check washing occurs when checks or other tax-related documents are stolen from the mail or by other means and the ink is erased using common household chemicals, allowing thieves to endorse checks to themselves. This is where inexpensive uni-ball pens can help. With exclusive "Super Ink™”, these pens help prevent document and check fraud by absorbing into the paper fibers. When an individual tries to wash or lift the inked information written on the document, the ink remains “trapped" within the fibers of the paper, thereby discouraging the efforts of identity thieves.

Doing something as simple as paying attention to the pen you use could potentially save you thousands of dollars and endless hours of headaches. “Uni-ball pens with uni-Super Ink help prevent identity theft,” said Steve Gradman, senior brand manager of uni-ball. “Our goal is to help ease the minds of individuals when writing sensitive materials – from legal and medical documents to checks and tax forms. It’s a simple, inexpensive pen, but it packs a lot of punch when it comes to identity theft prevention.”

For more information on uni-ball and uni-Super Ink, and to see check out which pens contain the special ink, visit www.uniball-na.com.

To learn more about Identity Theft and what to do if you are a victim, visit www.StopIdTheftCrime.com and subscribe to the newsletter to obtain your free 46 page eBook "Fighting Back Against Identity Theft".

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