To combat the problem of Identity Theft and provide a professional standard for knowledge of the crime, The Institute of Fraud Risk Management offers the Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist™ (CITRMS) training and certification course.

With Identity Theft a constant and growing concern, countless companies have thrown their hats into the ring, offering all manner of Identity Theft protection products and services. Many companies offering services tout that they provide Identity Theft 'specialists', and hundreds of 'experts' have emerged offering well-intentioned advice. The concern for the consumer... are the persons that they are dealing with really 'specialists', or are they simply call center employees following a checklist? Does the 'expert's' advice really help...or is it overly simplistic and potentially increases the consumer's chances of being victimized due to a false sense of security? To combat the problem of Identity Theft and provide a professional standard for knowledge of the crime, The Institute of Fraud Risk Management offers the Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist™ (CITRMS) training and certification course.

Founded by former law enforcement officers and financial fraud investigators, The Institute of Fraud Risk Management (www.TIFRM.Net) is a professional training and education organization dedicated to assisting consumers, employees, businesses, and professionals in combating fraud by providing effective education designed to increase their awareness and understanding of fraud and Identity Theft, how these crimes occur, and providing comprehensive risk management strategies to minimize their associated risks.

The Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist (CITRMS) course is the nation's only professional certification program specifically developed to train and equip professionals to understand and address Identity Theft and related fraud. The comprehensive CITRMS course addresses risks and issues for consumers, employees, and businesses / professional practices. The CITRMS certification program is offered in conjunction with the award-winning, non-profit Institute of Consumer Financial Education (ICFE).

Since the introduction of the certification course in late 2005, thousands of professionals throughout North America have earned the Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist designation, including risk management professionals, HR managers, insurance and financial advisors, mortgage brokers, CPAs, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, banking and credit union personnel, military financial counselors, college professors, and many others.

Continuing Education Credit for Professionals

Indicative of the critical need for this important training, the standard CITRMS certification course is accepted for professional continuing education credit from a variety of national organizations, including:

- Certified Financial Planning Board of Standards - 30 CE hours for Certified Financial Planners (CFP®)

- PACE and The American College - 30 CE hours for Chartered Life Underwriters (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultants (ChFC)

- The International Association of Registered Financial Consultants - 30 CE hours for Registered Financial Consultants (RFC)

- The Association of Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE®) - 20 CE hours for Accredited Financial Counselors (AFCSM)

- Numerous others are currently pending…

Some of the critical topics addressed in the Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist™ course include:

- Introduction to Identity Theft and Identity Fraud

- The Public Dossier: Credit Reports, Public Records, & Specialty Consumer Reports

- Protecting Privacy by Restricting Information

- Consumer Protection Laws Related to Identity Theft and Fraud

- Identity Theft Risks and Issues for Businesses

- Identity Theft Risk Management and Resolution

- Consumer Identity Theft Products and Services

- Identity Theft and Anti-Fraud Resources

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