Victims and Residents Must Be Alert to Potential Scams. The Identity Theft Resource Center, a San Diego based organization, wishes to alert the public of several potential identity theft-related situations that might arise from the catastrophic fires raging throughout Southern California.  The ITRC recognizes the significant impact these on-going fires have made within the San Diego community-at-large.  Our thoughts and best wishes go out to all friends and neighbors throughout Southern California. 

Fact Sheet 119 - Direct Connections to the Internet - Protecting Yourself and Your Information Against Intruders

Examples of Scams - Equifax Security Maintenance

This scam is made up to look like it is coming from Equifax. They are pretending that you need to update your information online so that you can get your creidt report.

Examples of Scams -- Nigerian Antifraud Scam

This letter says it is from the Nigerian Gov. It says that they would like to capture anybody that may have attempted to scam you. They then proceed to offer a cash reward and ask for your banking information.