Identity Theft Resource Center

Upcoming ITRC Events

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:39:38 PST

Througout the year, the ITRC participates in a wide range of events - ranging from local community events to state and national conferences.

ITRC 2008 Breach List

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:48:48 PST

Breaches Blast '07 Total!

As of August 22, 2008 there have been 449 data breaches reported for this year. ITRC Breach Reports track these data breaches, and also provide statistics on the types and origin.

Scam Alert: Possible Website Hijacking

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:02:51 PST

Due to the recent announcement of a potential flaw in website routing, the ITRC strongly suggests that all consumers double check to make sure that all websites that they visit are indeed the actual websites that they are trying to access. This is especially important for all e-commerce and e-banking.

Scam Alert! Text Message Scam

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:01:13 PST

Be on the look out for text messages claiming to be from your bank or other financial institutions. These are most likely a scam.

PRESS RELEASE - Identity Theft: The Aftermath 2007

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:07:07 PST

The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) released an important report today discussing the impact of identity theft victimization.

Quoteable

Mon, 19 May 2008 15:14:34 PST

Identity Theft Statistics are simply human beings....... with the tears wiped off.

Dr. Charles Nelson

TrustedID's ID Freeze

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:48:31 PST

ITRC Recognizes TrustedID's Pro-active Approach to Credit Freezes.

National Grant Recipient

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 11:59:14 PST

The ITRC has been chosen as a National Grant Recipient by the U.S. DOJ

Warning: Peer to Peer/ File Sharing software could be used to steal your identity.

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:48:30 PST

Are you safe from file-sharing programs?

ITRC Warns Job Applicants of Internet Dangers

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:50:14 PST

ITRC Warns Job Applicants of Internet Dangers

Fact Sheet 124 Credit Freezes and Fraud Alerts

Thu, 03 May 2007 10:08:37 PST

What are Credit Freezes and Fraud Alerts?

Fact Sheet 100 - Financial Identity Theft - The Beginning Steps

Wed, 02 May 2007 12:55:25 PST

Financial Identity Theft - The Beginning Steps

A Special Opportunity for ITRC Victims

Wed, 02 May 2007 10:53:50 PST

A Special Opportunity for ITRC Victims Provided by Debix Identity Protection Network

Fact Sheet 120 - Identity Theft and Children

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:37:56 PST

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

Fact Sheet 104 My Wallet or PDA was Lost or Stolen

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 09:18:21 PST

My Wallet or PDA was Lost or Stolen... Now What?