ITRC - Identity Theft Resource Center

Summary

Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC) is a nonprofit, nationally respected organization dedicated exclusively to the understanding and prevention of identity theft. The ITRC provides consumer and victim support as well as public education. The ITRC also advises governmental agencies, legislators, law enforcement, and businesses about the evolving and growing problem of identity theft.

Description

Mission Statement

• Provide best in class victim assistance at no charge to consumers throughout the United States.
• Educate consumers, corporations, government agencies and other organizations on best practices for fraud and identity theft detection, reduction and mitigation.
• Provide enterprise consulting and outsourced services related to information breach, fraud and identity theft.

Philosophy

• The ITRC fundamentally believes that both consumers and businesses are victims of identity theft and fraud.
• Prevention and reduction of identity theft will require education and cooperation between consumers, businesses, law enforcement agencies, and legislators.
• The ITRC believes that support and education of businesses has a strong positive impact on the restoration of victims’ lives, and the prevention of further identity theft.
• The ITRC has consciously avoided legal advocacy as a method of forwarding its mission.