Someone’s identity is stolen every two seconds and according to the FTC, identity theft is the number one consumer complaint. This class identifies the multiple and creative way fraudsters are using to steal an identity an why this crime has become an epidemic. The insurance industry has responded by adding insurance and other services for reducing the risk of identity theft. Review the current legal and regulatory environment, along with federal and state statutes. Also included are tips for how to survive identity theft and how to minimize the risk of identity theft when handling an insured’s information. Court cases have been added for emphasis and understanding.

Class highlights include:

• How to Minimize the Risk of Identity Theft


• The Impacts of Identity Theft


• Types of Identity Theft


• Social Media and Identity Theft


• Availability of Information in Databases


• How to Survive Identity Theft


• Payday Loan Fraud


• Medical Records Fraud


• Approved for 5 Hours of Elective Continuing Education