Webinar on identity theft prevention will detail ways to protect your information

SAN DIEGO, Calif., (December 4, 2024) – San Diego County Credit Union® (SDCCU®), one of San Diego’s largest locally-owned financial institutions, is offering free resources and raising awareness regarding identity theft crimes during National Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month. On Wednesday, December 18 at 12 p.m., SDCCU will be hosting the Identity Theft 101 webinar, in partnership with the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). The webinar will be presented by Mike DiTurno, training and development specialist, for the ITRC.

This webinar will define identity crime, explain how identity thieves obtain and use your information, discuss how to protect yourself from identity theft and what to do if you suspect identity theft.

“With the holidays approaching, cybercriminals are searching for opportunities to exploit consumers and their sensitive information, making it the perfect time to learn tips to protect yourself and loved ones from the scammers who target finances and personal information,” said Teresa Campbell, SDCCU president and CEO. “SDCCU is proud to work with the Identity Theft Resource Center to offer this information to the public to help our communities stay safe this holiday season.”

This presentation is open to the public, but virtual space is limited. To register or for details, please visit sdccu.com/fww. The webinar is part of Financial Wellness Wednesdays, an ongoing program hosted by SDCCU to help provide the community access to free financial wellness information

The ITRC is a non-profit organization established to empower and guide consumers, victims, businesses and government agencies to minimize risk and mitigate the impact of identity theft and crime. The ITRC conducts training and presentations on best practices and risk reduction for both businesses and consumers.

Mike DiTurno is a training and development specialist with the ITRC. Mike is responsible for all internal and external trainings and educational materials on the topic of identity theft, misuse, recovery, prevention and detection. Mike is a career fraud fighter and prior to joining the ITRC, he spent nearly two decades with PNC Bank in roles including Senior Cyber Fraud Investigator, Cyber Fraud Intelligence Manager and Senior Group Investigations Manager.

There are many different ways an identity thief can take advantage of you and your finances. If you think you've become a victim of identity theft or fraud, act immediately to minimize the damage to your personal funds, financial accounts and reputation. Visit sdccu.com/protect for a list of actions you should take right away to protect yourself. Visit our Financial Knowledge Blog to learn more tips on protecting your personal information.

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