TEMPE, Ariz., Sept. 9, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to the Federal Trade Commission, Michigan ranked 16th in the nation for identity theft complaints in 2010. The most complaints being filed to the FTC range from government documents or benefits fraud, phone or utilities fraud and credit card fraud. LifeLock (www.lifelock.com) and the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA) will proudly present a free, one-day identity theft summit bringing together local, regional and state law enforcement officials to better understand the crime of identity theft. The nationally acclaimed summit will be hosted by Washtenaw Community College Public Service Training Section.
Identity theft is a destructive crime and it is glaringly obvious that consumers are at a heightened risk now more than ever. The same personal information that was once stored in a locked filing cabinet at the doctor's office can now be available to a tech savvy thief in a matter of clicks online. In today's technological age proactive education and awareness is imperative. The summit will arm local law enforcement with the latest identity theft and scamming methods, actual case information and the most effective investigative techniques. Attendance from law enforcement of all levels is greatly encouraged.
"As reports of identity theft consumes the media, our training summits are in high demand. LifeLock continues to make education a vital part of the crusade against identity theft," LifeLock Chairman and CEO Todd Davis. "I'm pleased to say that since beginning our program in 2008 we will have trained over 5000 law enforcement officials. We're extremely proud of the progress we've made in our nation's communities and foresee a continued momentum as we approach the New Year."
This will be the second summit held in Michigan, previously being presented in Detroit. Since inception, the free training seminars have reached law enforcement officials representing more than 1,300 agencies across the nation. The law enforcement training was awarded the Communitas Award in 2010 for Leadership in Community Service and Corporate Social Responsibility.
In addition to training law enforcement, LifeLock also provides complimentary resources for consumers. Numerous free education presentations are being hosted around the country to further educate and arm our communities with the most up-to date information. The award-winning LifeLock Speakers Series program provides attendees with a better understanding of the various types of identity theft, potential risks for all age groups including children and tools to help protect personal information.
Details for the Identity Theft Summit in Ann Arbor, MI:
- The Ann Arbor Identity Theft Summit will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday September 15th at the Towsley Auditorium: Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 East Huron Rover Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48105.
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.
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