Identity Theft Resource Center

About the ITRC

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 13:48:07 PST

"What's Your Story" Winners

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:50:55 PST

Trend Micro has announced the winners of their 2012 'What's Your Story?' video contest! The grand prize winner will receive $10,000. Click on the image to check out the winning videos!

California Tops Cybercrimes

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:32:37 PST

California led the nation in complaints of cybercrime in 2011, according to a report recently released by the IC3. Reports increased 3.4% as compared to 2010. Click on the image to read more.

Mahalo Wilma

Mon, 07 May 2012 14:24:07 PST

In Hawaiian, Mahalo nui loa, means thank you so very much and I mean that with heartfelt sincerity...How blessed is your employer and all the folks you offer aid and support to. Wish I could have you be the poster gal for ALL customer service employees. You really exemplify what that means.

Again, thank YOU and may you be abundantly blessed in many ways,

R.J. 05/07/2012

Faces of Fraud 2012 Survey

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:53:37 PST

More than half of banks and credit unions expect an increase in fraud-fighting budgets and staffing this year.

But where are they investing those resources? Bankinfosecurity.com asked these questions and more in their most recent study 'Faces of Fraud'. Click on the image to read more.

Facebook Survey results

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:26:38 PST

Last month the ITRC conducted a survey on Facebook usage trends.

The results are out and can be found on the Consumer Federation of America's site. You can check out the results and find out more about the survey by clicking on the image.

Canadian Identity Theft Support Centre

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:15:48 PST

Victims of identity theft in Canada now have a new resource! The Canadian Identity Theft Support Centre

recently opened in Vancouver. We are pleased to say we took part in training these wonderful individuals and can't wait to see the wonderful work they do! Click on image for the whole story!

Facebook Survey

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:15:52 PST

The ITRC recently conducted a brief Facebook Social Media Survey to measure interaction trends between internet users and Facebook. The ITRC conducted this survey in order to better help victims with Facebook-related identity theft concerns and issues and received 446 responses. Click here for full report

IC3 Scam Alerts

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:17:48 PST

The Internet Crime Complaint Center has issued

its scam warnings for March. These include the latest trends in cybercrime and developments on existing scams. Click on the image for the full report.

Thank You Wilma

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:00:09 PST

Just wish to say thank you for all that you are doing to help me with this identity theft thing. You are a very big help to me and I did get the form I need to get all charges dropped off my name.

RC 03/26/2012

ITRC Letter Form 120

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:57:39 PST

Requesting a Child's Credit Report

Thank You Nikki

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:25:51 PST

In the 2 years I have been dealing with these attacks, my family and I have turned to many places that we thought would provide help, shelter, guidance, or even just to redirect us to where we can get help... When I called, I felt that you took the time to understand the problem and give us something actionable to do... We appreciate the ear, advice, and the willingness to help. Thank again!

SF 3/19/12

Data Breach Facts Unlocked

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:52:23 PST

According to Experian,

hacking is now the main cause of data breaches. For this, and more data breach facts, click on the image.

Breaches 2011

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 15:18:27 PST

As of December 31 , the ITRC had reported 419 breaches for 2011. The ITRC has been tracking breaches since 2005 and updates these reports weekly.

Identity Theft up 13% in 2011

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:00:53 PST

According to The 2012 Identity Fraud Report: Social Media and Mobile Forming the New Fraud Frontier

released by Javelin Strategy & Research, identity theft increased by 13% in 2011. Click on the image for more information.

New York

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:04:41 PST

New York

Check Fraud Still a Problem

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:40:04 PST

So much attention has been paid to emerging banking technology, but it is still important to banks to pay attention to check fraud.

BankInfoSecurity.com tells us that check fraud remains one of the top threats in their Faces Fraud survey 2012. Click on the image to read the whole story.

Utah AG launches program to protect children from ID theft

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:03:55 PST

Utah has launched a new program to help protect children from identity theft. Utah

Attorney General Mark Shurtleff and TransUnion has announced the Child Identity Protection Program (CIP), which features a secure online site through which Utah parents and guardians can register their minor children for protection at no cost. Click the image to read the full article.

Thank You Wilma

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:38:59 PST

Thank you for your prompt response. Your organization's website and responsiveness to victims of identity theft is truly appreciated. You made such a difference in my student's life today. Thank you again.

GL 2/1/12

ITRC Fact Sheet 120

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:37:56 PST

Child Identity Theft
A comprehensive Fact Sheet on the subject of Identity Theft and Children.

ITRC Fact Sheet 120A

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:30:56 PST

Ordering a Child's Credit Report
This fact sheet provides instructions on how to order a credit report if you suspect child identity theft is happening.

ITRC Fact Sheet 120B

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:09:51 PST

Child Identity Theft Indicators: A Guide for Parents
Is a case already underway?

Wilma is Amazing

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:38:35 PST

We found your service and it was the best thing about our experience with identity theft – Wilma was amazing. She was very intuitive and she was able to help us stay ahead of the trauma, and gave us so many useful tools and suggestions. It would have been much, much more difficult to get through all of this without ITRC, and we would have been much more traumatized without your help. I’m so glad that there is a service like yours out there. We have shared what we have learned with friends and family, and we hope that everyone is being more careful with their identity now. It’s ugly out there.

N.R. 01/11/12

Breaches 2012

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:58:04 PST

As of May 15 , the ITRC has reported 166 breaches for 2012. The ITRC has been tracking breaches since 2005 and updates these reports weekly.

Specific Scam Alerts

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:12:39 PST

Specific Scam Alerts

Oregon

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:29:23 PST

Oregon Resources

Breach Response: Reputational Risk

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:21:28 PST

A recent article and podcast from

BankInfoSecurity states that data breaches have an increasingly large effect on a company's reputation. Click on the image for more from the article and a link to the podcast.

New Survey on Security

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:14:41 PST

New Survey from Bankinfosecurity.com shows

Sizable Gap Between Americans' Online Security Perceptions and Actual Practices. Many Don't Follow Common Cyber Security Best Practices; Mobile Users Most Vulnerable. Click on the image for more.

Privacy on Smartphones and Mobile Devices

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:22:16 PST

Hoja de Información del ITRC 147

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:33:14 PST

Hoja de Información del ITRC 147

Hoja de Información del ITRC 146

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:29:48 PST

Hoja de Información del ITRC 146

Hoja de Información del ITRC 145

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:24:27 PST

Hoja de Información del ITRC 145

Hoja de Información del ITRC 144

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:18:13 PST

Hoja de Información del ITRC 144: Seguridad del Smartphone

Best Practices for Smartphone Safety

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:38:05 PST

A video about the best practices to keep smartphone users safe.... and smartphones happy...

The Dangers of Apps

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:59:56 PST

The ITRC's own video about the dangers of apps for your smart phone.