Former Reporter at @Newschannel6now. Current Vice President of Media Relations for @IDTheftCenter. @PRSA/@PRSAsandiego member. @KState Alumn!
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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
finance.yahoo.com/personal-f… Should you let Meta Muse manage your money? Click on the link to find out and learn more. Thank you, @kendall_little_ and @YahooFinance, for speaking with @ITRCCEO and the @IDTheftCenter for your story.
wbur.org/onpoint/2026/09/22/… Could your driver's license be on the dark web? It is certainly possible. Thank you, @WBUR, for your story with @jeverettlee and the @IDTheftCenter on the IDScannet data breach.
bankinfosecurity.com/looking… It has been an amazing career for @ITRCCEO! With her retirement on the horizon, @annamadeline of @ISMG_News sits down with Eva to look back on her 14+ years at the @IDTheftCenter, and examine the current state of the identity crime landscape.
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Are you reusing the same password? Criminals are betting on it! Watch our full webinar with the @IDTheftCenter on how to protect your accounts from being taken over: hubs.la/Q04v6WZz0
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Would you know how to spot a red flag of a scam if it showed up on your device? If you think you've been a victim of an identity crime, contact the ITRC here for free, expert help: idtheft.center/4xhWDaZ
