TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Many consumers keep personal information under lock and key at home yet they're still falling victim to identity theft. So how do identity thieves get a hold of the personal information? PCWorld recently reported a man that stole 16,000 identities from U.S. Service members through peer to peer file sharing programs and this is just the beginning of how criminals are using technology to compromise unsuspecting consumers.
To combat this growing crime, Chief Thayle "Buzz" Nielsen and the West Valley City Police Department will be hosting a free, two-day advanced identity theft summit presented by FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA) and LifeLock, Inc., an industry leader in proactive identity theft protection. FBI-LEEDA and LifeLock have been working together for three years to present this highly sought after identity theft summit.
This event in Salt Lake City marks the 78th law enforcement training presented by LifeLock. The award winning summit will provide attendees with new investigative methods and the latest information on identity theft trends. Personal identifiable information can be compromised many ways and this course provides participants with hands-on experience with tools and methods currently being used.
"It's not just credit at stake – identity theft could be deadly. Criminals can use consumers' health insurance information to gain treatment themselves. That instance entirely alters the medical record until it's fixed. In an emergency would you want to be wondering if they have the right blood type on file?" posed Mike Prusinski, LifeLock's Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications. " Identity theft is a grave issue and we're committed to educating consumers and law enforcement about the growing risks. From peer to peer file sharing programs, phishing, ATM skimmers and overlays, many thieves are stealing personal information because consumers don't know the warning signs. The free training we offer provides consumers and law enforcement the chance to play offense and not defense."
For additional recommendations on how to protect your personal information or to learn more about identity theft, visit LifeLock.
About LifeLock
LifeLock, Inc. is an industry leader in identity theft protection. Since 2005, LifeLock has been relentlessly protecting identities by providing consumers with the tools and confidence they need to help protect themselves from identity theft and manage their credit. The company has a strong focus on educating consumers and working with law enforcement and elected officials to better understand the increasing threats of identity theft. A multiple award-winning organization for two consecutive years, LifeLock has been recognized by Inc. magazine on their annual list of top 500 fastest growing privately held businesses in the United States and by the American Business Awards as having the 2011 Customer Service Team of the Year. In August 2011, Javelin Strategy & Research named LifeLock Command Center as "Best in Prevention" in their annual Identity Protection Vendor Report.
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