TEMPE, Ariz., Nov. 29, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a 2011 Federal Trade Commission (FTC) report, Florida is ranked No. 1 nationally in reported identity theft complaints for the second consecutive year. Even more alarming is the increase of complaints filed by Florida Residents. The Sun Sentinel recently reported that there were over 20,000 complaints filed in the first half of 2011 alone. That is nearly as many complaints as were filed for 2010 total.
Local law enforcement officials are invited to attend a 2-day advanced identity theft summit, December 5-6, hosted by Chief Brett C. Railey and the Winter Park Police Department. This summit will mark the ninth time this training will be presented in Florida. Presented by FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA) and LifeLock, Inc., an industry leader in proactive identity theft protection, this highly developed summit will provide 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 Identity Theft Summit in Winter Park, FL:
- The Winter Park summit will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, December 5 and Tuesday, December 6 at the Winter Park Community Center, The Oak Room, 721 West New England Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
"Such a staggering increase in complaints is especially alarming and regrettably proves just how quickly this crime progresses. It's imperative that consumers and law enforcement become familiar with the realistic threats we all face," said LifeLock Chairman and CEO Todd Davis. "The truth of the matter is, there are countless ways for criminals to obtain our personal information and it's impossible to prevent it completely. We put ourselves at risk every time we visit the doctor's office, apply for a job or even do our holiday shopping. Our summit is an opportunity to bring awareness and education, essential steps to help combat these offenses."
To learn more about how LifeLock supports consumer and law enforcement education 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 as "Best in Prevention" in their annual Identity Protection Vendor Report.
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