FTC Identity Theft Awareness Week is January 27-31, 2025! Did you know many of the top frauds reported nationwide involve identity theft? With over 1 million identity theft reports made by consumers in 20231, it’s clear that identity theft is a growing concern nationwide.Data breaches are rampant, and that stolen information is often sold on the dark web, leading to new account fraud, tax return theft, and government benefits abuse.The Federal Trade Commission takes identity theft very seriously, and HTLF is proud to support the FTC’s efforts in promoting Identity Theft Awareness Week, January 27-31, 2025! Follow us on social media to find resources, helpful tools, and information you can use to protect yourself and your identity.If you believe you’ve been the victim of identity theft, visit the FTC’s identitytheft.gov website for checklists and recovery resources.We’re Here to Help!If you want to learn more about identity theft and data privacy, check out our blog posts on how to protect your data from fraudsters and best practices. If something doesn’t feel right or if you notice suspicious activity, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’re here to assist you and ensure that your financial security remains intact.For more detailed information on how to protect yourself from fraud, visit our fraud protection resource center.Explore Fraud Protection Resources1https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/federal.trade.commission/viz/FraudandIDTheftMaps/AllReportsbyState #Personal Finance Scams #Personal Finance