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Identity theft is one of the most-reported problems to the FTC every year. So, chances are, it’s affected you or someone you know. That’s why the FTC and its partners dedicate a week to raising awareness and organizing events to help everyone protect and recover from identity theft.

Sharing resources and talking about identity theft year-round can make a big difference. To get involved in Identity Theft Awareness Week (IDTAW) 2026:

Identity Theft Awareness Week 2026 events

Monday, January 26, 11 a.m. ET or on demand

  • Podcast: The Fraudian Slip: Identity Theft Awareness Week. Kick off Identity Theft Awareness Week with the FTC's Division of Consumer Response & Operations on the Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRC) podcast to discuss all things identity theft. Listen on the ITRC’s website any time after 11 a.m. ET.

Monday, January 26, 1 p.m. ET

  • Webinar: Protecting Your Veterans Benefits and Avoiding Identity Theft. Identity thieves target military servicemembers, veterans, and their families in specific ways — often going after your hard-earned benefits. Join representatives from the FTC and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to discuss how to help protect yourself and your loved ones from identity theft. Find webinar details.

Monday, January 26, 2 p.m. ET

  • Webinar: Supporting Customers Through Identity Theft. ABA members and financial institutions: join a one-hour webinar with representatives from the American Bankers Association Foundation and the FTC. Learn about free tools and information to help customers spot, avoid, and recover from identity theft. Find registration for ABA members and financial organizations.

Tuesday, January 27, 1 p.m. ET or on demand

  • Facebook Live: Understanding and Avoiding Identity Theft. Representatives from AARP and the FTC discuss the latest identity theft trends and steps to take to help protect yourself and those around you. Details to join or on demand.

Tuesday, January 27, 2:30 p.m. ET

  • Webinar: Help your library patrons protect themselves and recover from identity theft. Identity theft can happen to anyone. Every year, it’s one of the top problems reported to the FTC. Join the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services and experts from the FTC to learn about free tools to help your patrons spot, avoid, and recover from identity theft. Find webinar details.

Wednesday, January 28, 2 p.m. ET

  • Webinar: Identity theft affects people of all ages. Join representatives from the FTC and the Identity Theft Resource Center to learn what to do if your data has been compromised in a breach and how to help protect yourself and the older adults in your life, where to get one-on-one guidance, and how to help others in your community protect themselves from identity theft. Find webinar details.

We look forward to seeing you at these free events!

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