TEMPE, Ariz., May 15, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a recent report by KRDO, five Colorado women proved just how easy it is to commit identity theft. The Pueblo County women had stolen multiple credit cards and forged approximately 71 checks totaling nearly $14,000. This story is just one of hundreds across the nation. In an effort to learn more about these crimes, Chief Randy Nelson and the Thornton Police Department, LifeLock and the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA) will present a free, one-day summit on identity theft. The identity theft summit welcomes local, regional and federal law enforcement officials to help best understand the increasing threats of identity theft and related crimes.
This summit marks the third time the award-winning training has been presented in Colorado since 2009; previous events were hosted in Boulder and Castle Rock in 2009 and 2011. Attendees will be presented with in-depth instruction on investigative strategies, hands-on learning, including the use and demonstration of different skimming and key logging devices, as well as information on the technological resources available to assist in identity theft investigations.
Details for the Identity Theft Summit in Thornton, CO:
- The Thornton summit will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22 at the Thornton Civic Center, 9551 Civic Center Drive, Thornton, CO 80229
"Identity theft is becoming a pandemic and Colorado is not immune from this advancing crime," said Lieutenant Jason Lyons with the Castle Rock Police Department. "This training will provide our agency with an in-depth look at the newest technologies criminals are using, not only on the other side of the world but right here in our own backyards."
As a leader in identity theft protection, LifeLock knows the importance of educating consumers. In coordination with the summits for law enforcement, LifeLock also provides free education to consumers nationwide. Since the launch of LifeLock's consumer education program in 2008, LifeLock has educated over 23,000 consumers across the nation on the dangers of identity theft. While in Colorado, LifeLock will present a consumer education event, hosted by The Thornton Police Department from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 21st. The presentation is open to the public and will be held at the Thornton Police Department, 9551 Civic Center Drive. To learn more or to host a free presentation for your group please visit LifeLock.com.
About LifeLock
LifeLock, Inc. is an industry leader in identity theft protection and presents identity theft summits that bring together local, regional and federal law enforcement officials to better understand the crime of identity theft. Since October, 2008 LifeLock has reached over 6,000 law enforcement representing over 2,000 agencies across the nation. The LifeLock Identity Theft Summits have been awarded from the American Business Awards and Communitas Awards, each for Corporate Social Responsibility.
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