Episodes

  • The Fraudian Slip Podcast: Navigating Identity Misuse in the Foster Care System - S7E4

    The Fraudian Slip Podcast: Navigating Identity Misuse in the Foster Care System - S7E4
    Apr 23 2026
    Welcome to the Fraudian Slip, a podcast by the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), where we peel back the layers of the latest scams, fraud and identity threats. This month, in honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and the release of our 2025 Annual Report, we speak with an identity theft victim to gain insights into victimization in the foster care system. Follow on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/idtheftcenter/ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/idtheftcenter/ Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/IDTheftResourceCenter/ Follow on X: twitter.com/IDTheftCenter Follow on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@idtheftcenter_
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    24 mins
  • The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast: When, Not If - Q1 2026 Data Breach Analysis - S7E12

    The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast: When, Not If - Q1 2026 Data Breach Analysis - S7E12
    Apr 16 2026
    How many data breaches did we see in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026? With 2025 being a record-setting year for data breaches, we can only go up, right? I will tell you! Welcome to the Identity Theft Resource Center's (ITRC’s) Weekly Breach Breakdown for April 17, 2026. I'm Alex Achten, Vice President of Media Relations for the ITRC. Thanks to Sentilink for supporting the ITRC and this podcast. Each week, we review the latest events and trends in data security and privacy. Today, we will examine our Q1 2026 data breach analysis. Follow on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/idtheftcenter/ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/idtheftcenter/ Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/IDTheftResourceCenter/ Follow on X: twitter.com/IDTheftCenter Follow on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@idtheftcenter_
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    5 mins
  • The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast: Why You’re Not Catching All the AI Red Flags - S7E11

    The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast: Why You’re Not Catching All the AI Red Flags - S7E11
    Apr 9 2026
    Welcome to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRC) Weekly Breach Breakdown for April 10, 2026. I'm Tim Walden. Thanks to Sentilink for their continued support of the podcast and the ITRC. Each week, we look at the most recent events and trends related to data security and privacy. This week, we are reporting on the recent RSA Conference, where the conversation was dominated by one topic: Artificial Intelligence (AI). While many were talking about all that AI can do, ITRC President James E. Lee was raising the alarm about what we’re leaving behind. Follow on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/idtheftcenter/ Follow on X: twitter.com/IDTheftCenter
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    4 mins
  • The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast: The Dark Web Myth - Where Does Your Stolen Data Live? - S7E10

    The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast: The Dark Web Myth - Where Does Your Stolen Data Live? - S7E10
    Apr 2 2026
    Is the dark web a myth? Where is all of this stolen data being stored? Welcome to the Identity Theft Resource Center's (ITRC) Weekly Breach Breakdown for April 3, 2026. I'm Alex Achten, Vice President of Media Relations for the ITRC. Thanks to Sentilink for supporting the ITRC and this podcast. Each week, we review the latest events and trends in data security and privacy. Today, we are going to dive into those two questions. Follow on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/idtheftcenter/ Follow on X: twitter.com/IDTheftCenter
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    5 mins
  • The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast: IRS or Imposter? - Who’s Really on the Line? - S7E9

    The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast: IRS or Imposter? - Who’s Really on the Line? - S7E9
    Mar 26 2026
    Welcome to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRC) Weekly Breach Breakdown for March 27, 2026. I am Tatiana Cuadras, Communications Assistant for the ITRC. Thanks to Sentilink for their support of the podcast and the ITRC.  Each week, we look at the most recent events and trends related to data security and privacy, including IRS scams targeting taxpayers this tax season. This week, we will discuss how tax season creates new opportunities for identity criminals and what that means for protecting your identity and personal data. Follow on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/idtheftcenter/ Follow on X: twitter.com/IDTheftCenter
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    4 mins
  • The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast: Silent Call Scams – Why Scammers Call and Say Nothing - S7E8

    The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast: Silent Call Scams – Why Scammers Call and Say Nothing - S7E8
    Mar 19 2026
    Welcome to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRC) Weekly Breach Breakdown for March 20, 2026. I’m Tim Walden. Thanks to Sentilink for their support of the podcast and the ITRC. Each week, we look at the latest news and trends in data security and privacy. Today, we’re talking about something almost all of us have dealt with: those weird, silent phone calls from numbers you don’t recognize. Follow on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/idtheftcenter/ Follow on X: twitter.com/IDTheftCenter
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    4 mins
  • The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast: Is it Secret? Is it Safe? - Are People Protecting Data? - S7E7

    The Weekly Breach Breakdown Podcast: Is it Secret? Is it Safe? - Are People Protecting Data? - S7E7
    Mar 12 2026
    Welcome to the Identity Theft Resource Center's (ITRC) Weekly Breach Breakdown for March 13, 2026. I'm Alex Achten, Vice President of Media Relations for the ITRC. Thanks to Sentilink for supporting the ITRC and this podcast. Each week, we review the latest events and trends in data security and privacy. Today, we will discuss whether or not consumers are protecting data. Follow on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/idtheftcenter/ Follow on X: twitter.com/IDTheftCenter
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    4 mins
  • The Fraudian Slip Podcast: SSA OIG - How to Fight Government Imposter Scams - S7E3

    The Fraudian Slip Podcast: SSA OIG - How to Fight Government Imposter Scams - S7E3
    Mar 5 2026
    Welcome to the Fraudian Slip, a podcast by the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), where we peel back the layers of the latest scams, fraud and identity threats. Today, we are diving into one of the most persistent threats facing people and businesses: government imposter scams. Follow on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/idtheftcenter/ Follow on Twitter: twitter.com/IDTheftCenter
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    30 mins