NASHVILLE, Tenn.- On Tuesday some of Tennessee's top law enforcement officers trained on how to tackle one of the fastest growing crimes in the country: identify theft.
Several agencies gathered at Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Headquarters in Nashville today for an "Identity Theft Summit." Identity protection experts, "Lifelock" hosted the day-long session.
They say, crooks are getting more resourceful than ever, using online records and even "skimming devices" that can capture sensitive information when someone swipes their card. There's no fool-proof way to avoid identity theft, but a good first step is staying vigilant.
"As a consumer we just really need to check our statements. with online banking and the fact that our statements are available to us 24/7, you need to make sure you're keeping an eye on those statements," said Paige Hansen with Lifelock.
Later this week, Lifelock will host a similar session for officials in the Chattanooga area.
