Identity Theft Resource Center
The Identity Theft Resource Center is a United States non-profit organization founded to provide victim assistance and consumer education through its toll-free call center, website and social media. The ITRC educates consumers, corporations, government agencies, and other organizations on best practices for fraud and identity theft detection, reduction and mitigation; and, serves as a relevant national resource on consumer issues related to cybersecurity, data breaches, social media, fraud, scams, and other issues. It was created in December 1999 in San Diego, California.[1]
It was the recipient of a United States Department of Justice National Crime Victim Service Award in 2004.[2]
See also
- Bank fraud
- Check fraud
- Check washing
- Credit card fraud
- Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act
- Fair Credit Billing Act
- Fair Credit Reporting Act
- Ghosting (identity theft)
- Hacking
- Identity document forgery
- Identity fraud
- Identity theft
- Internet security
- Pharming
- Phishing
- RFID
- Spam
- Wireless identity theft
References
- ^ Buechner, Maryanne Murray (2005-06-20). "50 Coolest Websites 2005: News and Information". Time. ISSN 0040-781X. Retrieved 2019-08-31.
- ^ "2004 OJP Press Releases". ojp.gov. Retrieved 2019-08-31.
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