TEMPE, Ariz., Feb. 14, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs, the state of Tennessee received nearly 40,000 complaints in regards to deceptive business practices including identity theft during the 2010-2011 fiscal year. In an effort to contest these complaints, officials have been touring the state with a new message to consumers, don't get scammed in 2012. In their support, The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Hamilton County Sheriff's Annex will each host a free educational summit for law enforcement presented by LifeLock (www.lifelock.com) and the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA). The identity theft summits will bring together local, regional and federal law enforcement officials to better understand the crime of identity theft.
These summits will mark the third time the training has been presented in Tennessee since 2011; previous events were hosted in Nashville and Knoxville in 2010. Attendees will be presented with in-depth instruction on investigative strategies, hands-on learning and information on the technological resources available to assist in identity theft investigations.
Details for the two Identity Theft Summits in Nashville and Chattanooga, TN:
- The Nashville summit will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21 at the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Headquarters, 901 RS Gass Blvd., Nashville, TN 37216
- The Chattanooga summit will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 23 at the Hamilton County Sheriff's Annex, 6233 Dayton Blvd., Hixson, TN 37343
"As identity theft remains the top consumer complaint, we continue to be vigilant in educating law enforcement and consumers across the nation," said LifeLock Chairman and CEO Todd Davis. "It is not always thought of as a violent crime; however the repercussions can be just as devastating for the victims. The consequences are not always tied to a dollar amount; victims of identity theft are often times left feeling violated. Our summits provide the opportunity to educate law enforcement officials on the severity of the crime and essential steps to combating these offenses on the front lines."
As the leader in identity theft protection, LifeLock knows the importance of educating consumers. In coordination with the summits for law enforcement, LifeLock also provides free education to consumers nationwide. To learn more or to host a free presentation please visit LifeLock.com.
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 and LifeLock Command Center as "Best in Prevention" in their annual Identity Protection Vendor Report.
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