ITRC Fact Sheet 124
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What are Credit Freezes and Fraud Alerts?
About the ITRC
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Data Breaches: The Insanity Continues
In 2009, the Identity Theft Resource Center Breach Report recorded 498 breaches, less than the 657 in 2008, more than the 446 in 2007. Are data breaches increasing or decreasing? That is the question no one can answer.
Download attachment(s): [ ITRC Breach Report 2009 Final ] [ ITRC Breach Stats Report 2009 Final ] [ ITRC Breach Report by Sector 2009 Final ] [ ITRC Breach Report by Attribute ] [ Insider Theft Summary 2009 Final ] [ Hacking Summary 2009 Final ] [ Data on the Move Summary 2009 Final ] [ Accidental Exposure Summary 2009 Final ] [ Subcontractor Summary 2009 Final ] [ Paper vs Electronic Summary 2009 Final ] [ Paper vs Electronic w Category Summary 2009 Final ] [ Known vs Unknown Summary 2009 Final ] [ Unknown Attributes Summary 2009 Final ]
2010 Trends
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Recession to Cause a Rise in Scams, Thievery and Hacking
The ITRC and Robert Siciliano have joined forces to expand the pool of knowledge about identity theft issues. As nationally recognized experts in this crime, they have come up with their Top 10 predictions for what the nation might expect in the area of identity theft in 2010 and beyond.
The ITRC and Robert Siciliano have joined forces to expand the pool of knowledge about identity theft issues. As nationally recognized experts in this crime, they have come up with their Top 10 predictions for what the nation might expect in the area of identity theft in 2010 and beyond.
Consumer Protection Day in San Diego
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You are invited to attend the Consumer Protection Day event entitled "Dollars & $ense: Tips for Teens and Adults" which will take place on March 13, 2010, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Scottish Rite Event Center in Mission Valley.
Consumers can learn about Financial Planning and Literacy, How to Avoid Scams and Fraud, and Cyber-Security.
Admission and parking are free. There will be exhibitors from over 35 agencies, including law enforcement and regulatory agencies from the city, county, state, and federal government.
Download attachment(s): [ CPD_Flyer_1.pdf ]
Microshredders
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ABRA KADABRA!
Make your personal information virtually disappear! Shredders used at home and in the workplace have improved to the point that paper documents are almost being turned into dust. The new microshred shredders are now the
gold standard in shredding protection, slicing dicing each page into nearly 3,000 particles. With these new shredders, such as the Fellowes Microshred Series, businesses and consumers can feel more confident that their shredded documents have been completely destroyed.
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Make your personal information virtually disappear! Shredders used at home and in the workplace have improved to the point that paper documents are almost being turned into dust. The new microshred shredders are now the
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2010 Resolutions
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Resolve to Dissolve Identity Theft!
Here we are again, getting ready to face a new year.
Time to set those dreaded New Year's resolutions. Along with the breaking of some bad habits, now is the time to take on some new habits to protect you against identity theft.
Here we are again, getting ready to face a new year.
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IRS Form W-2 Spoof!
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Mortgage Identity Theft
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Mortgage Fraud on Rise
Over the past year, ITRC victim advisors have been reporting a marked increase in the number of requests for information regarding mortgage fraud. By definitiion, this type
of fraud is categorized as "financial". As a result of these inquiries and the number of related cases, the ITRC created new
ITRC Solution 28 - Mortgage Identity Theft
. This solution covers ways to minimize risk, steps to clear name, and resources to contact.
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Breaches 2010
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As of March 9, 2010, the total number of breaches reported by the ITRC is 146. For more information about the ITRC breach reports
click here