TEMPE, Ariz., Sept. 22, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the cost of identity theft is on a rise, LifeLock has teamed up with the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA) and together they are working extensively to combat the crime through award-winning law enforcement training. Hosted by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and the Point Park University Police Department in Pittsburgh (PA) on Thursday, September 29th, law enforcement officials looking to further their knowledge about identity theft are invited to attend this free training.
Falling in the top thirty percent of all U.S. cities for identity theft complaints filed (per capita), according to the Federal Trade Commission, Pennsylvania's top complaint is credit card fraud. Being presented for the 76th time, this training is equipped to increase law enforcement's knowledge of identity theft crimes, explore new trends, and demonstrate tools in order to stop criminals in their tracks. From general information about scamming to demonstrations of skimmers, the training offers up to date methods, along with a chance to be included in the national law enforcement database being built through this program to aid in investigations and networking.
"Although identity theft issues cannot be fully eliminated, there are measures that need to be and are being taken to reduce it. Credit card fraud has taken the lead in Pennsylvania, and this training is available for free to help raise awareness, therefore undermining criminals and their tactics," said Todd Davis, Chairman and CEO of LifeLock.
Details for the Identity Theft Summit in Pittsburgh, PA
The Pittsburgh summit will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 29 at the Point Park University – Lawrence Hall, 201 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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 Costumer Service Team of the Year. In August 2011, Javelin Strategy & Research named LifeLock as "Best in Prevention" in their annual Identity Protection Vendor Report.
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