Prevent
Identity Theft
Your identity can be abused in many different ways, and the damage can be lasting and significant. However, there are simple steps you can take to protect your identity from theft and misuse.
Recover
My Identity
Were you the victim of an identity crime? The ITRC can provide you with direct assistance, a custom remediation plan, and more resources.
Protect
My Business
See how your business can leverage ITRC resources and help transform lives.
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CNN: IRS Warns Taxpayers of Refund Scams
CNN Reporter Jenn Sullivan and ITRC President and CEO Eva Velasquez sit down to discuss tax refund scams with the filing deadline come and gone.
TIME: What to Do if You’ve Been Scammed
TIME Reporter Lucy Handley talks to Eva Velasquez, President and CEO of the ITRC, about what people should do and what steps to take if they fall victim to a scam.
KMOX-AM: ITRC Reports Massive Spike in Data Compromises
ITRC COO James E. Lee speaks with Meagan Lynch of KMOX-AM St. Louis about the ITRC’s Q1 2024 Data Breach Analysis, and why data compromises rose 90 percent in the quarter.
USA Today: Data Breaches and Identity Theft are Still Hitting Records
The USA Today’s Betty Lin-Fisher speaks with James E. Lee and highlights the findings in the ITRC’s 2023 Annual Data Breach Report, which reports a record number of compromises in 2023.
NBC News: FBI Warns About Deepfake Porn Scams
The ITRC’s Eva Velasquez speaks with NBC News about a rise in FBI complaints of criminals using deepfake tools to create fake inappropriate videos. They use images found on the victim’s social media accounts.
CBS News: Nearly 3 in 4 Small Businesses Have Suffered a Cyber Incident
ITRC COO James E. Lee talks with CBS News Correspondent Shanelle Kaul about the ITRC’s 2023 Business Impact Report, and why 73 percent of SMBs suffered a cyber incident.
National Geographic: Practical Tips for Protecting Your Data While Traveling
ITRC COO James E. Lee shares tips with Jackie Snow of National Geographic on staying cyber-safe while traveling. It starts with packing spare chargers and using wall outlets to charge.
