Former Reporter at @Newschannel6now. Current Vice President of Media Relations for @IDTheftCenter. @PRSA/@PRSAsandiego member. @KState Alumn!
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Joined January 2016
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youtube.com/watch?v=GphWe_rf… As the @IDTheftCenter's own @ITRCCEO prepares for her retirement, she sits down with @NerdWallet on the Smart Money podcast to discuss how identity theft has changed over the course of her career.
wishtv.com/news/i-team/exper… Make sure you have multifactor authentication set up on your accounts! Thank you, @KaraKenney6 and @WISHNews8, for speaking with @ITRCCEO and the @IDTheftCenter for your story.
cnet.com/tech/services-and-s… The line between the criminal underground and the internet we use is becoming harder to draw. Click to learn more. Thank you, @nelsonaguilar0 and @CNET, for speaking with @jeverettlee and the @IDTheftCenter for your story.
buzzsprout.com/1957181/episo… Your identity is an asset! It should be valued. Listen to the @IDTheftCenter's own @ITRCCEO discuss why your identity is worth protecting on the Ageless Glamour Girls podcast.
The @IDTheftCenter has worked hard over the last year (actually, the last four years!) to reach and help ID crime victims from all communities. It is an honor to be recognized as a Finalist for the Anthem Awards. If you believe in our mission, I'd encourage you to vote for us!
What does it mean to be recognized among 2,500+ projects worldwide? We're honored that the ITRC is an @Anthemawards finalist, and we're grateful to our community, partners, and team who make this work possible. Voting closes October 29 at 11:59 pm PT: idtheft.center/4ySMl26
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What happens when someone dedicates their career to helping identity crime victims? We're thrilled to share that our CEO, Eva Velasquez, has been named a finalist for Woman of the Year – Government or Non-Profit in the 2026 Stevie Awards. Read more: idtheft.center/3V7FdQw
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Remember that text saying you owe a traffic fine? 🚨 100% fake. Real courts send mail, not texts. 📬 Learn more here: idtheft.center/4xskDaE
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Did you know identity criminals only need you to reply once? Swipe to see some of the most common scam text openers and what you can do instead.
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Did you know criminals are counting on you to reuse passwords? Just one stolen password can be enough to open a new account in your name, so opt for using passkeys when they are available. Learn more here: idtheft.center/4zBRGL6
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What does a 50% year-over-year increase in data breaches mean for your security strategy? Listen to the full episode of this Weekly Breach Breakdown for the ITRC’s Q3 findings and recommendations: idtheft.center/4zCjAqq
cnet.com/news/privacy/dark-w… The dark web could be your problem. Click on the link to see what I mean. Thank you, @nelsonaguilar0 and @CNET, for speaking with @jeverettlee and the @IDTheftCenter for your story!
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153 million driver's licenses found on the dark web, is yours one of them? 🚨 A massive stash of ID scans just surfaced on the dark web. Learn more here: idtheft.center/46Sgimt
aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/h… How can you prevent your email from getting hacked? What should you do if it does? Click on the link to find out. Thank you, @Ken_Budd and @AARP, for speaking with @ITRCCOO and the @IDTheftCenter for your story.
investopedia.com/what-to-do-… Have you heard of ghost student scams? They are making their way around. Click on the link to learn more. Thank you, @Investopedia, for speaking with @ITRCCEO and the @IDTheftCenter for your story.
huffpost.com/entry/facebook-… There are real dangers in using Facebook Marketplace. Click on the link to learn more. Thank you, @HuffPost, for speaking with @ITRCCEO and the @IDTheftCenter for your story.
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Clicking "Verify Now" before you finish reading? Pause, and log in through an official app instead. Learn more about preventing identity theft: idtheft.center/4xLzddz
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Ever think about how many forms your identity takes? Add "voice" to the list.
AI can clone it in 60 seconds from a public post. If you think you've been a victim of AI voice cloning, contact the ITRC here for free, expert help: idtheft.center/4wM0iNj #IdentityIsEverywhere
washingtonpost.com/business/… How can you avoid the latest job scams? Click on the link to find out. Thank you, @juliaccarpenter and @washingtonpost, for speaking with @ITRCCOO and the @IDTheftCenter for your story!
the-sun.com/news/17057277/id… Thank you, @ForrestMcFarla5 and @TheSunUS, for speaking with @jeverettlee and the @IDTheftCenter about the IDScannet data breach. Take steps to protect yourself!
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How many scam attempts do you think you see in an average week? We're joined by a special guest, Kate Griffin of the Aspen Institute to talk about what's really driving scams and what can be done about it. Listen to this week's Fraudian Slip here: idtheft.center/3VPTUYw