Your Life, Your Identity.

Let's Keep it That Way

The ITRC is a non-profit organization established to minimize risk and mitigate the impact of identity compromise.

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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NPR: Identity theft is on the rise. Here are some ways to protect yourself

NPR’s Michel Martin talks to Eva Velasquez, President and CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center, about the growing threat of SIM swapping.

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ISMG Group: ITRC Data Breach Report Shows Surge in Data Compromises

In 2021, the overall number of data compromises was 1,862 – a 68% increase over 2020, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s 2021 Annual Data Breach Report.

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FOX 26 Houston: ITRC Sees Rise in Hacked Instagram Accounts

Eva Velasquez gives the latest details on social media scams, and the rise in hacked Instagram account victim queries to the Identity Theft Resource Center.

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Investigate TV: ITRC Research Shows Only 3 Percent of Consumers Freeze Credit After Data Breach

“We’ve got a lot of work to do to improve both the system we use to notify people and get them to take actions that would be protective of themselves,” said James E. Lee, COO of the Identity Theft Resource Center.

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FOX 26 Houston: The ITRC Sees A Sharp Rise in Google Voice Scams

Google Voice is a popular, free phone service over the internet. Scammers are hijacking phone numbers to commit more scams using your name.

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