Identity Theft Resource Center
Community News and Information

• Press Release - 2007 Breach List
  

  ITRC Breach List December 11, 2007: There have been 406 data breaches reported for the period ending December 11, 2007, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC).  The ITRC Breach Reports track these breaches, and also provide statistics on the types and origin.

• 10News Leadership Award
  Jay and Linda Foley, founders of the Identity Theft Resource Center®, were recognized with a 10News Leadership Award for their efforts in creating a solution for problems associated with identity theft and its prevention.
• Upcoming ITRC Events
  

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

• The History of the Identity theft Resource Center
  The History of the Identity Theft Resource Center
• Identity Theft: The Aftermath 2006
  

  The Identity Theft Resource Center® released an important report today discussing the impact of identity theft victimization. This report was not based on a census survey but rather one that invited confirmed victims of identity theft in 2006 to respond to a series of 44 questions. These ranged from the emotional impact this crime has had on their lives and their ability to recover their good name to the financial loss to the business community in goods and services.

• 2007 Presentations and Community Events
  

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

• Letter Form 124D Request the Removal of a Fraudulent Inquiry
  

  This letter form is for requesting that the credit reporting agencies remove from your credit report any inquiries that may have been fraudulently made to your credit report.

• Letter Form 100-3 To Credit Issuers: Requesting a Fraudulent Inquiry to be Removed
  If an inquiry has been made to your credit report that you did not initiate, this is the letter form to send to that credit issuer to request that they remove it from their records.
• Attention Business Owners: A New Scam Targets You!
  If your company conducts commerce online please be aware of this new scam. Thieves will pose as a legitimate company and put in an online request for goods and supplies.
  
• Branch Walton
  J. Branch Walton
• “Don’t Let Identity Thieves Enjoy a Holiday Shopping Spree on You”
  “Don’t Let Identity Thieves Enjoy a Holiday Shopping Spree on You”
  Holiday Consumer Alert
• Examples of Scams - Navy Federal Inbox Scam
  This scam poses as a message from Navy Federal Credit Union asking you to go to a website in order to recieve a "message" that is in your Navy Federal Credit Union Inbox. It even has a banner taken from the Navy Federal Credit Union website. Do not click on the included link.
• ALERT!! Equifax Phishing Email
  ALERT!!  Equifax Phishing Email - An email is being received that tells consumers that they must update their information with Equifax in order to recieve their credit reports online.  Do Not Respond to this email.  It is a scam!
• Examples of Scams - Equifax Security Maintenance
  

  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.

• Scam Alert! Southern California Residents
  

  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. 

• Sponsors Logos & Links
  

  Sponsors and Partners

• Corporate Overview Introduction Page
  The ITRC Corporate Overview
• Examples of Scams - IRS Tax Refund Scam
  Examples of Scams - IRS Tax Refund Scam
• Letter Form 124C Request a 90 Day Fraud Alert
  

  Letter Form 124C  Request a 90 Day Fraud Alert

• Julie Fergerson
  Julie Fergerson