What Our Partners Are Saying - ID Theft Summit Site

“Identity theft is an equal opportunity crime. It can strike people of all ages and walks of life, and the impacts can be devastating. The Summit offers everyone -- consumers, industry representatives, law enforcement, and government officials alike -- the opportunity to learn valuable strategies for reducing the risk of this crime.” - Beth Givens, Director, Privacy Rights Clearinghouse

"A Notary's job is essentially to prevent fraud and help verify identity, so the National Notary Association is proud t o be a part of this important event. Each person who attends will leave with valuable new knowledge about how to protect himself or herself, including the important role of Notaries in preventing these crimes. We also look forward to training Notaries about the most secure methods of eNotarization so that they can do business in the electronic age with the same levels of safety, security and trust they've provided for hundreds of years." - Timothy S. Reiniger, Esq., Executive Director, National Notary Association

"For businesses and consumers alike, education is one of the most powerful tools in the fight against identity theft. That's why we are pleased to once again join with Governor Schwarzenegger and the Department of Consumer Affairs in their efforts to help arm California citizens with the tools they need to protect themselves." - John A. Greco, Jr., President & CEO, Direct Marketing Association

"The California District Attorneys Association is proud to be a partner in presenting the State’s third identity theft summit, which will focus on the issue of online predators. Identity thieves bombard the internet everyday, attempting to manipulate both technology and those who use it in order to obtain consumers’ personal identifying information. California prosecutors see firsthand the harm that victims of identity theft suffer. These scams often devastate families irreparably, and those who perpetrate them must be stopped. This summit represents a very important step in that direction." - David LaBahn, California District Attorneys Association, Executive Director

"California State Sheriffs’ Association is very proud to continue its co-sponsorship of the Governor’s Identity Theft Summit this year. The fact that the summit has become an annual event speaks to the importance of this issue. ID theft is a serious and evolving problem. Every day it seems we read about some new criminal method to steal an individual's identity and devastate their lives. The Governor’s summit brings together many interests - law enforcement, prosecutors, business leaders and the public, and directs much needed attention and public awareness to identity theft crimes. The summits are a great forum for information about recognizing and preventing identity theft. We thank and commend the Governor for his efforts on behalf of all Californians." - Gary Penrod, San Bernardino County Sheriff, California State Sheriffs’ Association