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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Infosecurity Magazine: ITRC H1 Data Breach Report: Fewer Fall Victim to Data Breaches as Attackers Switch to Business in 2022

Raw data might not give a complete picture of the number of people affected by cyberattacks. Forty percent of data breach notices did not state information like attack vector or victim count.

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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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Investigate TV: Con artists copycatting social media profiles lure family and friends into scams

ITRC COO James E. Lee talks with Investigate TV’s Rachel DePompa about the rise in social media scams the ITRC has seen, why it’s happening, and what people should do.

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BadCredit: ITRC Helps Consumers Protect and Rebuild Their Credit

Fraud can significantly damage personal finances and credit scores, but the harm extends beyond the time and effort spent fixing the problem. It can lead to emotional and psychological problems.

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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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