Identity Theft Resource Center

Teacher Enrichment Materials

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:16:35 PST

Teacher Enrichment Materials

To Brendan

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:02:32 PST

Thank you very much for your help and fast response! I really appreciate it.
AB, 7/14/2010

Dear Brendan

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:58:47 PST

Thank you for your professional and helpful assistance in response to my inquiry re: two fraudulent charges on my credit card. I have contacted both companies on which the pending charges were made. One additional question that I have is, do you think that I should cancel any other of my credit/debit cards? Once again, Brendan, thank you for your excellent assistance.
Very sincerely,
MS, 5/20/2010

ITRC Fact Sheet 115B

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:19:27 PST

Child Using Parent's Identity

Hi Brendan

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:52:39 PST

Thank you for everything that you've done! My sanity and I thank you!
CL, 7/13/2010

ITRC Fact Sheet 140

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:25:19 PST

Social Security Number FAQs

Aftermath 2009

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 12:41:02 PST

For the first time in 7 years, The Identity Theft Resource Center can state that it is encouraged by the findings of the Identity Theft: The Aftermath 2009...

ITRC Fact Sheet124 - Credit Freezes and Fraud Alerts

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:08:37 PST

What are Credit Freezes and Fraud Alerts?

Photocopiers and Hard Drives

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 06:23:02 PST

Where IS my copy?
In recent weeks, a great deal of attention has been focused on the subject of photocopiers which use hard drives.

Basically, the more feature-rich the photocopier you are using, the more likely there is a hard drive built into the unit. The concern is that public or company photocopiers, being used by consumers and businesses, capture images of the material copied.

ITRC Solution 31

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:19:37 PST

Ordering Specialty Consumer Reports

Upcoming ITRC Events

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:39:38 PST

Througout the year, the ITRC participates in a wide range of events - ranging from local community events to state and national conferences.

2010 Presentations and Community Events

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:09:17 PST

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

Dear Kat

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:24:46 PST

I just had to take a moment to give you our family's heartfelt appreciation for all of your wonderful guidance. Words cannot express how grateful we are for YOU and your organization. I really don't think I would even be halfway functioning today without you, because as you know, I was (still am) "frozen" and over-whelmed, by the devastating home burglary in which the identity information for our family was stolen. Your knowledge is beyond incredible, and your method of explanation is exact and calming. It is so beneficial to me, after our conversation, to follow up with your informational e-mail per our conversation.

Thank you again for being such a wonderful and special person. With your help, maybe we will be able to work through this overwhelming situation.

As you know I rave about you and your Center to everybody we see! Hopefully good things may come from my "praises". I also told the Crime Assistance Center about you, as well a DA, prosecutors, etc. friends.
Warmest Regards,
E, 6/2/2010

Rex

Fri, 21 May 2010 10:22:09 PST

Thank you. You have an excellent website and this article in particular is very insightful. When my husband was the victim of ID theft, he went through every emotion Dr. Nelson described. I was too mad and too busy straightening things out to have time to "feel", until it was all over. Then my major emotion was satisfaction. The Fresno Police Department worked with me and we had three arrests, three convictions, and three offenders who are serving prison sentences right now. It still makes me smile.
C.B. , 5/20/2010

Hi Brendan

Wed, 05 May 2010 12:16:28 PST

Thanks very much for the detailed information and follow-up. I spent most of the afternoon filing reports and will continue this morning with the other suggestions you have listed below. In this world of "everyday people" you have been most kind. Best Regards,
GC, 5/5/2010

Wilma

Wed, 05 May 2010 10:20:20 PST

I would like to thank you for taking the time out and going through the process with me step by step.
DA, 2/8/2010

Hi Brendan

Wed, 05 May 2010 07:11:10 PST

Thank you once again for all your help and your quick reply. Have a wonderful day!
LE, 5/5/2010

Speaker Biography for Steve Bellio

Tue, 04 May 2010 12:00:01 PST

Steve Bellio, Network Security Manager for a large telecom company for over 29

years, has spent the bulk of his career in the IT, network and security fields. His extensive IT and network security background, combined with his extreme interest in anything security-related and his desire to protect his family from identity thieves, has led him down the path of personal security and identity theft prevention.

Hi Sarah

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 07:39:32 PST

Well good news - FINALLY! I want to thank you!!! for all your help and good counsel - I felt completely in control after each conversation with you...and believe me, a very nervous victim prior!!!! I have bookmarked your website as an FYI. Hopefully, and certainly nothing against you, I hope I will never have a need to call you again...(smile!)

Thank you for everything,
JB, 4/20/2010

Examples of Scams: FBI Inheritance Scam

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 08:43:22 PST

A message posing as from the FBI informing the recipient that a large some of money in England has been willed to them. All they have to do to get it is wire a sum of money to England.

The FBI does not alert US citizens of trusts or inheritances created in foreign countries. The FBI does not have offices outside of the United States.

Thank You Brendan

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 07:25:23 PST

I am now taking care of this and feeling a lot better. Thank you for your kindness. Sorry I got a bit upset. Thank you for all your help too!
P, 5/3/2010

New FBI Warning

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:25:37 PST

Social Engineering Scams
The IC3 continues to receive reports of individuals' e-mail or social networking

accounts being compromised and used in a social engineering scam to swindle consumers out of thousands of dollars. Read More

Data Breaches 1H 2010

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 07:12:28 PST

As of June 30th, the ITRC recorded 341 individual breaches

for the first six months of 2010. Unfortunately, hundreds of breaches have been veiled from the public, delayed in publication, or not listed on any public lists. The question still remains: How many breaches and victims are there?

About the ITRC

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:48:07 PST

Hi Wilma

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:47:19 PST

Thank you so much for the help you provided me. You were the most helpful person I spoke with in this challenging process.

Again, thank you so much!
Best,
APD, 2/25/2010

Thank you Linda

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:18:32 PST

Thank you Linda for the kind words. Sometimes we need to be reminded about our faith, you were my angel today!
VC, 7/14/2009

Dear Wilma

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:14:41 PST

I can't thank you enough for all the help you've given me. You were completely professional, but also so understanding at a time when I was very confused and worried. I truly appreciate all you've done - your exhaustive research and quick, knowledgeable replies to my questions.

It's been a little over a week since I called, and I probably should have been in touch with you sooner. I just want you to know that I followed all the steps you recommended, and I'm happy to report that there have been no further problems. Of course, I'm continuing to monitor all my credit and financial information closely, but so far it looks like things are going well.

Thank you so much for everything. I'm very grateful to you, and only wish there were more people like you.
SK, 9/3/2009

"What's Your Story?" 2010

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:40:23 PST

Video Contest Winner Announced
The video "Overexposed" by Nicholas Chen and Edan Freiberger took the grand prize this year in the Trend Micro Internet Safety for Kids and Families "What's Your Story" 2010 Video Contest.

"Overexposed" humorously and realistically demonstrates the importance of keeping a good reputation online and the consequences of not doing so. For more

NY Times

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 15:33:16 PST

The ITRC is proud to announce it is now listed on the New York Times Topic page for identity theft . These topic pages, compiled by reporters, editors and researchers at the Times, are a great source of authoritative online information for readers and researchers. Click Here.

Millions in Bogus Charges

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 09:45:14 PST

The FTC just halted an elaborate scheme which resulted in more than $10 Million in bogus charges on consumer credit and debit cards. How could an organized

international ring get away without notice by consumers? The ITRC believes many bills are being paid blindly, without confirming each transaction.

ITRC Receives Congressional Award

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:00:52 PST

Identity Theft Resource Center recently received the 2010 Suzanne McDaniel Public Awareness Award... Click here

FBI Scam Alert

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:05:15 PST

TDoS Attacks
The FBI Newark Division released a warning to consumers concerning a new scheme using telecommunications denial-of-service (TDoS) attacks.

The FBI determined fraudsters compromised victim accounts and contacted financial institutions to change the victim profile information (i.e., e-mail addresses, telephone numbers, and bank account numbers).

Thank you Wilma

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:11:42 PST

You are the best customer service person that I have ever spoken with. When life is so busy and frustrating it is so refreshing to talk to someone who "gets it" right away, and has the solutions. Have a wonderful day and know that you are appreciated.
DA, 2/10/2010

ATM Skimmers

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:37:47 PST

Would you have spotted this ATM Fraud?

Courtesy of Brian Krebs

The History of the Identity theft Resource Center

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:12:07 PST

The History of the Identity Theft Resource Center