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Wherify Wireless, Inc. Announces Michael Dingman Appointed to Board of Directors; Intrado Executive to Benefit Wherify Board With Telecom and Global Finance Experience

Business Wire, March 29, 2006

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. -- Wherify Wireless, Inc. (OTCBB:WFYW), a leading developer of wireless location products and services, announced today the appointment of Mr. Michael D. Dingman, Jr. to the Board of Directors. Mr. Dingman brings over two decades of high level telecommunications and global finance and business experience and a proven track record as an executive officer to his position on the Board.

"I'm very pleased to welcome Michael to the Board of Directors," said W. Douglas Hajjar, Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors. "Michael's extensive knowledge and experience in global finance and the telecommunications industry make him a valuable addition to the Board. We are particularly keen to leverage his knowledge and insight on the E911 and LBS industries from his recent experience as the CFO at Intrado Inc."

Mr. Dingman has over two decades of telecommunications and global industry experience, most recently as CFO of Intrado. Prior to his service at Intrado, Mr. Dingman was the CFO/treasurer of Internet Commerce and Communications Corp., president and founder of Qwon Investment Consultants, president of the Owen-Joseph Companies, president and founder of Dingman Associates, and held positions regarding finance, mergers and acquisitions at Lazard Freres & Co and AMCA International Corporation. Mr. Dingman holds a BS from Indiana University, South Bend and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. Mr. Dingman's appointment fills the vacancy left by out-going Board member Reginald Brown.

About Wherify Wireless, Inc

Wherify Wireless, Inc. (OTCBB:WFYW) is a leading developer of patented wireless location products and services for family safety, communications, and law enforcement. The company's portfolio of intellectual property includes its proprietary integration of the US Government's Global Positioning System (GPS) and wireless communication technologies; its patented back-end location service; the Wherifone(TM) GPS locator phone which provides real-time location information and lets families with pre-teens, seniors, or those with special needs, stay connected and in contact with each other; and its FACES(R) industry-leading facial composite technology, which is currently being used by thousands of public safety agencies worldwide. Founded in 1998, the company is located in Redwood Shores, California. For more information visit http://www.wherifywireless.com/.> Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact (including statements containing the words "believes," "plans," "anticipates," "expects," "estimates" and similar expressions) should be considered to be forward-looking statements. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, including general conditions in the relevant industries and markets, the impact of competitive products, intellectual property issues and the other factors described in Wherify's periodic filings with the SEC. The company disclaims any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this press release.

Wherify, Wherify Wireless and FACES are registered trademarks of Wherify Wireless, Inc. Wherifone is a trademark of Wherify Wireless, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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