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IDENTITY THEFT AWARENESS WEEK 2023, JAN. 30 - FEB. 3

Has someone used your personal information to open accounts, steal your tax
refund, or file fake health insurance claims? That’s identity theft. It can
happen to anyone, but simple steps can help lessen the chance it will happen to
you.

Join us for Identity Theft Awareness Week 2023. The FTC and its partners will
host free podcasts, webinars, Facebook Live interviews, and other events focused
on avoiding and recovering from identity theft and spotting scams. We’ll have
information for everyone and added advice for servicemembers, older adults,
young adults, and business owners.  

Check out the calendar below. We hope you’ll join us!


EARLY-BIRD EVENT

Wednesday, January 25 2 PM ET

Facebook Live: Veterans and Identity Theft — Protecting Against Fraud
Speakers from AARP and the FTC discuss identity theft prevention and recovery
for veterans, scams that target personal information, and best practices for
keeping your information safe. Join us live at 2 PM ET or on demand at AARP
Fraud Watch Network. 



IDENTITY THEFT AWARENESS WEEK EVENTS

Monday, January 30 11 AM ET

Webinar: Identity Theft Affects Every Community
No one is immune from identity theft. Speakers from the Identity Theft Resource
Center (ITRC) and the FTC explore the personal impact of identity theft, how to
reduce your risk, and steps for responding when identity thieves strike.
Available on demand beginning at 11 AM ET on the ITRC webpage.

11 AM ET Podcast: Identity Theft and Scams Affect College Students
College students and speakers from the ITRC and the FTC discuss identity theft
and scams directed at stealing students’ personal information and money in a
series of five podcasts. In this podcast, we’ll cover identity theft basics. On
The Fraudian Slip, available on demand beginning at 11 AM ET on the ITRC
webpage(link is external). 2 PM ET Facebook Live (in Spanish): Consejos para
ayudarte a proteger a tu familia del robo de identidad
Únase a AARP y la FTC para aprender consejos sobre cómo protegerse usted y su
familia del robo de identidad y lo que debe hacer si detecta signos de robo de
identidad. Vaya a AARP Texas en español.  2:30 PM ET Live Webinar: Protecting
Personal Information in E-Commerce
The Director of the FTC’s Southwest Region discusses data security basics for
small businesses. Learn about identifying cyber risks, guarding against phishing
attempts and ransomware, developing a data breach response plan, and more. Ask
questions too. Hosted by the Small Business Administration. Register now.
Tuesday, January 31 10 AM ET Webinar: Identity Protection and Your Business
Most businesses have sensitive customer and employee information in their files.
If it falls into the wrong hands, it can lead to fraud, identity theft, or
similar harms. Speakers from the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust, the Small
Business Administration, and the FTC discuss protecting personal information,
data breach response, and free data security resources for small businesses.
Available on demand beginning at 10 AM ET on the BBB Institute for Marketplace
Trust webpage(link is external). 11 AM ET Facebook Live (in Spanish): Cómo
detectar, prevenir, y reportar el robo de identidad
Hispanic Federation y la FTC ofrecerán consejos prácticos para ayudarlo a
proteger sus datos personales y minimizar los riesgos del ser impactado por el
robo de identidad. Vaya a la página de Hispanic Federation(link is external)
para seguir la conversación. 11 AM ET Podcast: Identity Theft and Scams Affect
College Students
College students and speakers from the ITRC and the FTC discuss identity theft
and scams directed at stealing students’ personal information and money in a
series of five podcasts. In this podcast, we’ll cover impersonator scams. On The
Fraudian Slip, available on demand beginning at 11 AM ET on the ITRC
webpage(link is external). 2 PM ET Live Webinar: Identity Theft & Older Adults
Speakers from AARP and the FTC discuss fighting back against scams and identity
theft. We’ll cover impersonator scams, sweepstakes scams, employment scams and
more. Register now. Wednesday, February 1 11 AM ET Podcast: Identity Theft
Affects People Who Are Blind and Print Disabled
Speakers from the Maryland Library for the Blind and Print Disabled and the FTC
discuss identity theft trends, reducing your risk, and recovering if identity
theft happens to you. Available on demand beginning at 11 AM ET on the Maryland
State Library Agency webpage(link is external). 11 AM ET

Podcast: Identity Theft and Scams Affect College Students
College students and speakers from the ITRC and the FTC discuss identity theft
and scams directed at stealing students’ personal information and money in a
series of five podcasts. In this podcast, we’ll cover job scams. On The Fraudian
Slip, available on demand beginning at 11 AM ET on the ITRC webpage(link is
external).

12 PM ET

Video (in Spanish): Juntos Contra el Robo de Identidad
Únete a la iniciativa de Expediente Rojo, Juntos Contra el Crimen, y a la FTC
para ayudar a regar la voz sobre cómo proteger datos personales para que no
caigan en manos criminales y qué hacer si le han robado la identidad. Vaya a la
pagina de Expediente Rojo en FB: @expedienterojo.org(link is external) o en IG:
@expedienterojoproject(link is external)

1 PM ET Panel Discussion: Identity Theft Prevention —  Protecting the Promise to
Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act Benefits from Identity Theft Scammers
As part of the VA Privacy Service’s Privacy in Action Speaker Series, speakers
from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the FTC discuss how to protect your
privacy online, including when using social media, browsing, shopping, and
handling personal finances. We’ll discuss signs of risky websites and offers,
spotting suspicious account activity, reporting and recovering from identity
theft, and protecting VA benefits, like those provided by the PACT Act. Everyone
is welcome, with information for VA staff and contractors, veterans, and active
duty service members too. Join us using this link(link is external). Non-VA
employees, please click “Continue as Guest.” 1 PM ET Podcast (in Spanish):
Consejos para ayudarte a proteger a tu familia del robo de identidad
En un podcast corto, AARP y la FTC le ofrecerán consejos prácticos para
protegerse contra el robo de identidad y lo que debe hacer si le sucede a usted
o su familia. Para escuchar el podcast, vaya a ¿Sabes Qué? con AARP Podcast. 2
PM ET FaceBook Live: Identity Theft and Older Adults
Join speakers from the AARP Fraud Watch Network and the FTC for a discussion of
how to spot, report, and recover from identity theft. Bring questions! Join us
live at 2 PM ET (11 AM PT) or on demand at AARP Fraud Watch Network(link is
external). Thursday, February 2 11 AM ET Podcast: Identity Theft and Scams
Affect College Students
College students and speakers from the ITRC and the FTC discuss identity theft
and scams directed at stealing students’ personal information and money in a
series of five podcasts. In this podcast, we’ll cover financial aid and student
loan scams. On The Fraudian Slip, available on demand beginning at 11 AM ET on
the ITRC webpage(link is external). 2:30 PM ET YouTube Video: What to Know About
Tax Identity Theft
Speakers from Consumer Action and the FTC discuss IRS impersonator scams, tax
identity theft, and avoiding, recovering from, and reporting fraud. Available on
the Consumer Action YouTube page(link is external). 3 PM ET Live Webinar: Scams,
Tax Related Identity Theft, and Identity Protection PINs
Speakers from the IRS and the FTC discuss tax identity theft, including the
latest scams aimed at stealing tax refunds and personal and financial
information. Learn to spot and avoid the scams and recover if identity theft
occurs. Ask questions too. Register now. 3:30 PM ET YouTube Video (in Spanish):
Lo que debes saber sobre el robo de identidad relacionado a los impuestos
Consumer Action y la FTC discutirán las estafas de impostores del IRS, el robo
de identidad relacionado a impuestos y cómo evitar, recuperarse y denunciar el
robo de identidad. Disponible en la página de YouTube de Consumer Action(link is
external). Friday, February 3 11 AM ET

Podcast: Identity Theft and Scams Affect College Students
College students and speakers from the ITRC and the FTC discuss identity theft
and scams directed at stealing students’ personal information and money in a
series of five podcasts. In this podcast, we’ll cover social media scams. On The
Fraudian Slip, available on demand beginning at 11 AM ET on the ITRC
webpage(link is external).


SPREAD THE WORD

Please tell people who follow you on social media about Identity Theft Awareness
Week. Share these messages and graphics. See the messages and graphics in
Spanish at ftc.gov/semanarobodeidentidad.

Message #1:
Identity Theft Awareness Week starts January 30! Visit ftc.gov/IDTheftWeek for
details on free events and resources. #IDTheftWeek #IDTheft

Message #2:
Find out what to do if your identity is stolen. #IDTheftWeek starts January 30.
Visit ftc.gov/IDTheftWeek to learn about free events and resources. #IDTheft
 



 





 



 

 

 


WHAT IF IDENTITY THEFT HAPPENS TO YOU?

Visit IdentityTheft.gov to report identity theft to the FTC and get a personal
recovery plan. IdentityTheft.gov walks you through recovery steps for more than
30 types of identity theft.


RESOURCES

Learn more about identity theft at ftc.gov/IDTheft.

Visit bulkorder.ftc.gov to find resources you can use and share in your
community.

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