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Facebook Crimes on the Rise
Experts are coming out with a scary stance that Facebook crimes are on the rise. This is putting users at more risk than ever before. Click the image for the full article.
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Avoid Getting Hooked in Phishing Scams This Summer
Whether in the form of fraudulent emails, falsified websites or deceptive text messages, cybercriminals are casting a wider phishing net in the hopes of obtaining personal information from...
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My Free ChildScan
A child is an easy target for identity thieves because the crime can go undetected for years. Now parents have a safe and secure way to determine if someone is using their child’s Social Security...
View ArticleDear Rex
Earlier today I placed a call to your department and was assisted by a woman named Wilma. The level of expertise and assistance I received was second to none and made me feel very assured of your...
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Natural Disaster Scam Warning
The Department of Homeland Security's National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) is alerting the cyber ecosystem to be aware that malicious users may seek to exploit interest...
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IC3 Situational Alert
IC3 has released a warning to the public to be cautious of charitable organizations which may exploit recent natural disasters. Click on the image to read full alert.
View ArticleDear ITRC
I am writing to thank your Identity Theft Resource Center for your help when I needed it because a university had a hacker get into computer security. Both Matt and Rex showed an interest and concern...
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Avoiding 9/11 Annivesary Scams
As we near the 10 year anniversary of September 11th, there are warnings being issued for scams related to historic event. Click on the image for more information.
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Looks Too Good to be True
The ITRC is proud to announce its new partnership with Looks Too Good To Be True. The website, launched in October 2005, is a joint law enforcement and industry education and awareness campaign....
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CA Breach Law Strengthened
A new California law requires that organizations experiencing a data breach provide more detailed information to the individuals affected. The law, which affects notification of breaches involving...
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New Image Based Anti-Phishing Technology
Confident Technologies has put out this helpful video explaining the use of image based verification and how it can be improved. This technology is helping consumers avoid phishing scams and identity...
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InfoArmor training at ITRC
ITRC was happy to welcome individuals from InfoArmor to our offices here in San Diego for training from our victim advisors!style="font-size: 8pt" itrc was happy to welcome individuals from infoarmor...
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Big Plans from Securing Our eCity
An interview by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) with Liz Fraumann at Securing Our eCity. Click on the image to read the full interview.
View ArticleA Special Opportunity for ITRC Visitors
Private Communications Corporation (PCC) was created because, like the ITRC, we take privacy – your privacy – seriously. Because PCC believes in the work the ITRC does, it would like to offer you the...
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Identity Theft Scam via Text Message
There is new way scammers are trying to reach consumers to get their personal information... text messages. This new trend is called smishing and it involves scammers sending text messages to...
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Mejores Practicas Para Uso de Dispositivos Móviles
El uso continuo del smartphone en la vida cotidiana es una preocupación creciente cuando se trata del tipo y la cantidad de información personal archivada en el. La información contenida en el...
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Convenience Beats Out Security
In a revealing survey of smartphone and tablet users, the majority polled admit to not password protecting their mobile devices despite keeping them logged in to sensitive online accounts...Click on...
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Another New Banking Scam
The American Bankers Association has issued a new warning to highlight increases in phishing scams linked to consumer bank accounts. Click on image to read full article from BankInfoSecurity.
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ID Theft Hits 1 million in CA
According to California's Privacy Protection office, one million Californians were hit by identity theft in 2010. Click on the image to read more.
View ArticleThe Dangers of Apps
The ITRC's own video about the dangers of apps for your smart phone.
View ArticleBest Practices for Smartphone Safety
A video about the best practices to keep smartphone users safe.... and smartphones happy...
View ArticleHoja de Información del ITRC 144
Hoja de Información del ITRC 144: Seguridad del Smartphone
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3rd Quarter Threat Roundup
Trend Micro has released its third quarter round-up report on trends and highlights involving safety and information security. Social networking threats grew while the US dropped down the spammers...
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