Group: Information Security - GoSecure

It's National Protect Your Identity week ~

Video: http://www2.wsav.com/sav/news/local/article/national_protect...

Identity Theft Risk Check

Identity Theft affects people of all ages, in communities both large and small, and is perpetrated by theft in person, online, or through corporate breaches. Recent surveys provide the following information:

Nearly 10 million Americans fell victim to identity theft fraud in 2008
Thefts totaled $49.3 billion dollars in 2007
Identity Theft has been the top consumer complaint to the FTC for the past five years in a row

Certified educators with the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) have developed an easy-to-take consumer "Identity Theft Risk CheckSM." This quiz is designed to help you assess your risk of Identity Theft, recognize existing or potential problems, and provide direction about your options and where to turn for help.

Link: http://www.protectyouridnow.org/id_theft_quiz.cfm

Tim Burns from the Better Business Bureau is interviewed on FOX 2 Detroit by business reporter Murray Feldman about ID Theft in recognition of National Protect Your Identity Week.

Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6IfFY9sX6I

Did you know that even the most responsible of us can become a victim of identity theft? The nonprofit organization, National Foundation for Credit Counseling has teamed up with Council of Better Business Bureaus to bring you Protect Your Identity Week video.

Now more than ever it is important to protect ourselves and our families from theft and invasion, as nearly 10 million Americans were victims of identity theft last year, making this the fastest growing crime in America.

Link: http://www.viddler.com/explore/VideoTracks/videos/45/