Hodges University Announces Upcoming Identity Fraud Institute Workshops

NAPLES, Fla. - Sept. 24, 2015 - PRLog -- The Hodges University Identity Fraud Institute is offering workshops to the public to introduce and raise awareness of the many forms of identity theft and how to identify each. Previews of topics to be included are: smartphone privacy, credit fraud, medical identity theft, social media safety, and phishing emails.

Attendees and members of the Identity Fraud Institute Educational Program will not only learn how to identify identity fraud and scams, but they will also leave each presentation equipped with steps to take when victimized.

“Education is the first line of defense in the fight against identity theft,” said Carrie Kerskie, Director of the Identity Fraud Institute. “The more you know, the less likely you are to become the next victim.”

Membership in the Identity Fraud Institute’s Educational Program includes 10 workshops within the academic year (July-June). The annual membership fee is $200 per person. Advanced registration for all workshops is required. Members will receive preferred registration and advanced notice of upcoming workshops. Workshops are also available to the public at a fee of $25 per session.

Most workshops are held at both the Fort Myers and Naples campuses. A complete list of upcoming workshops and registration information is available at www.Hodges.edu/identity/events.

About the Identity Fraud Institute at Hodges University
Founded in 2015, the Identity Fraud Institute at Hodges University serves as the central hub for all identity theft and fraud related information throughout the state of Florida, as well as provides victim assistance programs. The institute includes a research center, comprising of a network of businesses in various industries that enhance best practices and collaborate to report tips and trends of identity fraud risks with local and state law enforcement. The institute also offers educational programs for businesses, citizens and victims of identity theft. For more information, call (239) 598-6281 or visit www.hodges.edu/identity.

About Hodges University
Founded in 1990, Hodges University is a private, non-profit and one of Florida’s leading institutions of higher learning. With campuses located in Naples and Fort Myers, the university uses its local roots and global reach to provide transformational, learner-driven educational opportunities for its students. In addition to offering associate, baccalaureate and graduate degrees in a variety of disciplines and delivery options, Hodges University enhances the ability of students to achieve personal and professional objectives through diverse educational experiences and programs including English as a Second Language and the Center for Lifelong Learning. For more information, call (239) 513-1122 or visit www.hodges.edu.