Identity Theft Resource Center

ITRC 2008 Breach List

Tue, 13 May 2008 09:48:48 PST

As of May 13, 2008 there have been 259 data breaches reported for this year. ITRC Breach Reports track these data breaches, and also provide statistics on the types and origin.

Corporate Overview Introduction Page

Mon, 05 May 2008 11:30:00 PST

The ITRC Corporate Overview

ITRC Applauds the DoD Military Change

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:14:49 PST

The ITRC recognizes and applauds the Department of Defense's recently announced decision to truncate Social Security Numbers on military ID cards.

Breach List 2008 Q1

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:40:37 PST

The Identity Theft Resource Center Reports That
Data Breaches More Than Doubled in 2008 First Quarter
The Identity Theft Resource Center launches Breach Response Program.

Data breaches disclosed by Hannaford Bros Supermarket Chain, GE Money, and Georgetown University are just some of the 167 breaches reported during the first quarter of 2008, according to the non-profit Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). This is more than double the first quarter in 2007 (76 breaches).

2008 Presentations and Community Events

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:06:09 PST

Throughout the year, the ITRC participates in numerous presentations on identity theft, from state and national conferences to neighborhood community events.

Eric Handy

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:10:52 PST

Eric Handy

Scam Alert - Hitman Email

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:57:31 PST

If you receive an email from a "hitman" who is threatening to kill you unless you provide your SSN, that is a scam. It has been confirmed by the San Diego Sheriff's Department

"Hitman" Scam

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:48:01 PST

According to the San Diego Sheriff Department CATCH Team there has been an email going around from an "unknown" person claiming to be a "hitman" hired to kill the recipiant of the email. This email tries to extord money in exchange for the reader's life. This email is not real. It is part of an on-going phishing scam that targets United States email addresses.

Fact Sheet 132 - What are Identity Theft Products?

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:13:49 PST

The Identity Theft Resource Center receives numerous inquiries from consumers regarding identity theft products available for purchase. While ITRC does not endorse any specific product, this document has been created to help consumers understand various products, their benefits and limitations, and what services each product should have to be helpful to the consumer.

Fact Sheet 133 - The Military and Identity Theft

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:59:05 PST

Helpful suggestions for for active duty members of the military.

Fact Sheet 131 - Credit Cards vs. Debit Cards

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:31:22 PST

In today’s fast paced society, the quicker the transaction the better. We’ve all seen the commercials where the business is running smoothly until someone pulls out their check book to manually write out a check.

Solution 22 Medicare Cards and Social Security Numbers

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:20:34 PST

Many consumers complain that while they remove their Social Security cards from their wallets, their Social Security Number is still on their Medicare cards. The ITRC would like to make the following recommendation.

Solution 17 - What should I do if my wallet is lost or stolen?

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:42:06 PST

While a lost or stolen wallet/PDA may simply mean the loss of your cash and credit cards, it may also be the beginning of an identity theft case. Let's hope for the best while taking steps to reduce your risk of identity theft. The return of the item does not guarantee that cards were not copied, so you need to proceed as if the items were stolen.

Solution 15 - I have received a breach letter, what are the steps to take?

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:03:25 PST

It can be unnerving to be told that your information has been compromised in a breach. There are some steps you can take at this time. Please remember that the more people affected by a breach, the less likely they will become a victim of identity theft.

ITRC and MCVCR Meeting

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:11:15 PST

The ITRC recently met with representatives from the U.S. Attorney's Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Maryland Crime Victims' Resource Center (MCVCR) to discuss collaborative efforts between these organizations.

ITRC Tax Time

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:09:42 PST

TAX TIME, or PRIME TIME FOR IDENTITY THEFT?

Solution 21 Check Washing

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:45:23 PST

Check washing is a simple, low-tech way to alter a check you have written. It is the chemical erasing of the handwritten parts of a check. The idea is to remove the ink while maintaining the overall appearance of the check and its preprinted items. The concern here is that these chemicals and solvents are readily available everywhere.

Catalog of Trainings and Presentations

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:40:59 PST

Identity Theft Resource Center
Catalog of Presentations and Trainings

Sponsors Logos & Links

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:14:13 PST

Sponsors and Partners

TrustedID's ID Freeze

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:48:31 PST

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