Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Identity Theft and Fraud: The Basics and Beyond
Speaker
Eva Velasquez
Coordinator
Michael Lipman
Identity theft is more than just a stolen credit card
or hacked account; it’s an evolving threat that
touches nearly every part of our daily lives. In this
session, we will cover the building blocks of identity
crime—how it happens, what information is most
often targeted and how to recognize and respond
to misuse. We will learn how identity credentials
are used in ways we often don’t see or think about.
Participants will leave with practical tools to better
protect their identities, upgrade their cyber hygiene
and stay alert in an increasingly connected world.
or hacked account; it’s an evolving threat that
touches nearly every part of our daily lives. In this
session, we will cover the building blocks of identity
crime—how it happens, what information is most
often targeted and how to recognize and respond
to misuse. We will learn how identity credentials
are used in ways we often don’t see or think about.
Participants will leave with practical tools to better
protect their identities, upgrade their cyber hygiene
and stay alert in an increasingly connected world.
Speaker Bio
Presenter: Eva Velasquez is president and CEO
of the Identity Theft Resource Center. She served
in the San Diego District Attorney’s office for 21
years and as the vice President of operations
for the San Diego Better Business Bureau. She
is a recognized leader in the field of identity
compromise and crime, cybercrime and fraud and
has been featured in numerous media outlets.
of the Identity Theft Resource Center. She served
in the San Diego District Attorney’s office for 21
years and as the vice President of operations
for the San Diego Better Business Bureau. She
is a recognized leader in the field of identity
compromise and crime, cybercrime and fraud and
has been featured in numerous media outlets.
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