Alex Achten

Former Reporter at @Newschannel6now. Current Vice President of Media Relations for @IDTheftCenter. @PRSA/@PRSAsandiego member. @KState Alumn!

[Alex Achten @Alex_ITRC]

https://t.co/dEIrJBXJZY Robinhood has unveiled an agentic credit card. What are the impacts of this? Click on the link to find out. Thank you, @kendall_little_ and @YahooFinance, for speaking with @ITRCCEO and the @IDTheftCenter for your story.

[IDTheftCenter @IDTheftCenter]

Did you know that behind today's hyper-realistic AI scams lies a massive human trafficking crisis? Listen to the full Fraudian Slip podcast episode with @StaySafeOnline's Cliff Steinhauer here: https://t.co/EaumrWu93G

[IDTheftCenter @IDTheftCenter]

Is your personal data currently at risk? 📉 In April alone, we tracked 378 data compromises that sent out 8.9 million victim notices, with ADT Inc. making up 5.5 million of them. Click here to stay informed and see if any of your accounts were affected: https://t.co/qZT0H59gsj

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https://t.co/rg3TIyyF8u Thanks to @FindBiometrics for having @IDTheftCenter CEO @ITRCCEO on The ID Talk Podcast to discuss the state of identity fraud!

[Alex Achten @Alex_ITRC]

https://t.co/DEVz8leTYm How could layoffs at Meta impact those locked out of their Facebook accounts? Click on the link to find out. Thank you, @KaraKenney6, and @wrtv @WISHNews8, for speaking with @jeverettlee and the @IDTheftCenter for your story.

[IDTheftCenter @IDTheftCenter]

What if a stranger picking up your lost driver's license was all it took to steal your entire identity? Fraudsters can easily manufacture counterfeit IDs to open bank accounts or apply for major loans under your name. Learn more here: https://t.co/E9fME5Pb36

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https://t.co/qXfkixWWhn ChatGPT can see your bank account! Is it worth it? Click to learn more. Thank you, @kendall_little_ and @YahooFinance, for speaking with @ITRCCEO and the @IDTheftCenter for your story.

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https://t.co/8LdDTmCF8h Thank you, @duncanriley, for your mention of the @IDTheftCenter and our Q1 2026 data breach findings in your @SiliconANGLE piece!

[IDTheftCenter @IDTheftCenter]

Did a fake DMV text just compromise your identity in seconds? Click here to learn more ways to prevent identity theft: https://t.co/2tmCSdRId4

[IDTheftCenter @IDTheftCenter]

What do you do when the damage from identity theft can't be measured in dollars? Financial recovery is one thing, but the emotional impact is another. This Mental Health Awareness Month, learn why support is a critical part of the ITRC's mission: https://t.co/8L49G36L27

[Alex Achten @Alex_ITRC]

https://t.co/8eS0F65AOJ The @IDTheftCenter's own @ITRCCOO offers great insights into how you can protect your staff from the latest scams. Read her guest post on @CAnonprofitsIns website.

[IDTheftCenter @IDTheftCenter]

Is your school one of the 9,000 affected by the Canvas data breach? Listen to the latest Weekly Breach Breakdown podcast to learn how to secure your info and why passkeys and credit freezes are your best defense. 📢 Click here to listen: https://t.co/vKeJOIBNVq

[IDTheftCenter @IDTheftCenter]

Real recruiters don't hunt for SSNs before an official interview. 🚫 If you’re being asked for sensitive data before a Zoom call, you aren't being interviewed—you’re being harvested. Learn more about job scams and what red flags to look for here: https://t.co/uI1F8aQL1z

[Alex Achten @Alex_ITRC]

https://t.co/pzR9m61Idb This is a very interesting identity theft case. Thank you, @StephanieABC7 and @ABC7, for speaking with @ITRCCEO and the @IDTheftCenter for your story.

[Alex Achten @Alex_ITRC]

https://t.co/DwKwFo8I8r Click the link for the latest details on using a digital wallet. Thank you, @SeniorsGuide, for speaking with @ITRCCEO and the @IDTheftCenter for your story.

[Alex Achten @Alex_ITRC]

https://t.co/oqeQFPUqiT Great story from @JDealWFTV and @WFTV on the Canvas data breach. Thank you, Jeff, for the mention of the @IDTheftCenter.

[Alex Achten @Alex_ITRC]

https://t.co/ObSVQYpKlv You can protect a child by freezing their credit. Click on the link to learn more. Thank you, @TanyaRiveraOn2 and @WFMY, for speaking with @jeverettlee and the @IDTheftCenter for your story.

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https://t.co/4iVL08pwrU AI is having a huge impact on digital fraud. Click on the link for more. Thank you, @JennahHaque and @Bloomberg, for speaking with @jeverettlee and the @IDTheftCenter about our 2025 Annual Data Breach Report.

[IDTheftCenter @IDTheftCenter]

Is that Apple gift card request legit or a scam? 🚨 Scammers are impersonating people you know to steal codes instantly. Click here to learn more: https://t.co/czO8ZgnerE

[Easy Prey Podcast @EasyPreyPodcast]

The Fake Customer Service Number Scam: Deceptive Search Ads Did you know scammers are buying ads to put fake customer service numbers at the top of your search results? Mona Terry, COO and Head of Victim Services at the ITRC, reveals the latest trend in fraud: people searching