TEMPE, Ariz., Dec. 6, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to the Federal Trade Commission, Maryland ranks ninth in the nation in identity theft complaints filed to the FTC in 2010. In an effort to combat this crime and bring awareness to residents of Maryland, Governor Martin O'Malley and Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, have each signed proclamations declaring this week Identity Theft Awareness Week for Baltimore Maryland.
During this same week the Baltimore County Police Foundation will be hosting a free eight-hour identity theft summit presented by FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA) and LifeLock, Inc., an industry leader in proactive identity theft protection. Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler will be at the training to provide welcoming remarks.
This will be the second summit held in Maryland, the first was held in Gaithersburg in April 2009. The day-long training will help law enforcement officials familiarize themselves with different identity theft trends and provide a series of best practices to best investigate complex identity theft cases. Attendees will be presented with hands-on experience with many tools of the trade of the trade to help protect themselves and the communities they serve.
Details for the Identity Theft Summit in Baltimore, MD:
- The Baltimore, Maryland summit will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 8 at the Baltimore Marriott Hunt Valley Inn, 245 Shawan Road, Hunt Valley, MD 21031
"While we commend Maryland consumers for reporting their identity theft victimizations to the Federal Trade Commission, most reports only account for adult victims when children's personal information is increasingly becoming a desirable target for identity thieves," said LifeLock Chairman and CEO Todd Davis. "With social media and music downloading sites becoming progressively more popular for youth, they are unknowingly placing personal information online for all to see. Educating our communities about the risks posed for adults and children is essential in the uphill battle against identity theft. The efforts put forth by Attorney General Gansler are also tremendous steps in the right direction, we were especially proud to have awarded him with the LifeLock Ultimate Award at the 10th Annual C3 Conference held at the University of Maryland this past October."
Communities all across America are being affected by this rapidly expanding crime. LifeLock also provides free educational programs for consumers with vital information that is both interactive and easy to understand. For additional information, 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 and Credit Score Manager as "Best in Prevention" in their annual Identity Protection Vendor Report.
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