Identity Theft Investigation: Increase Your Revenue and Expertise - Live/Virtual October 28 & 29, 2025

Get an inside look at how identity thieves operate and more importantly, how to shut them down. You’ll learn to recognize different types of identity theft, trace how personal information is stolen and misused, and guide victims through the recovery process.

6 CE HR(S)

Accepted for CE in: AL, GA, IA, IL, KS, KY, MT, NC, NM, MO, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX

Presented By:

Carrie Kerskie

$225.00

SKU: 285136 Category: Default

About this Course

Course Description:

In this live instructor-led course, you’ll get an inside look at how identity thieves operate—and more importantly, how to shut them down. You’ll learn to recognize different types of identity theft, trace how personal information is stolen and misused, and guide victims through the recovery process.

Your instructor, Carrie Kerskie is a nationally recognized identity theft expert and licensed private investigator with years of experience helping individuals and organizations protect, detect, and recover from identity-related crimes. She leads the course with real-world examples, clear strategies, and practical tools.

With live sessions, downloadable worksheets, checklists, and sample letters, you’ll walk away with tools you can use immediately. Whether you’re investigating a case or helping a client rebuild, this course gives you the skills to take action and make a real difference.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion, you’ll be able to offer identity theft risk assessments, monitoring, and restoration services, expanding your revenue streams and gaining a competitive advantage.

Course Outline:

October 28, 2025 – Day One (3 hours)
Registration and Orientation
Overview of course format, learning objectives, and student expectations
Introduction to course materials and resources

Introduction
Understanding the scope and impact of identity theft today
Types of identities at risk and common misconceptions

How Identities Are Exposed
Explore the tools and techniques used by identity thieves
Learn how information is harvested from social media, data breaches, phishing scams, and public records
Real-world case studies illustrating identity exposure

How Identities Are Used
Identify various forms of identity theft: financial, criminal, medical, synthetic, and more
Examine how stolen identities are monetized or manipulated
Understand the short- and long-term effects on victims

October 29, 2025 – Day Two (3 hours)
Victims’ Rights
Overview of state and federal laws protecting identity theft victims
Victim notification, fraud alerts, credit freezes, and reporting procedures
Legal options and rights during restoration

How to Protect an Identity
Proactive steps to prevent identity theft in different contexts: online, financial, medical, etc.
Best practices for securing personal information and digital hygiene
Tools and resources for ongoing protection

How to Restore an Identity
Step-by-step guidance on recovering from identity theft
Common mistakes to avoid during the recovery process

Q & A

Course Evaluation

6 CE HR(S)

Accepted for CE Credit in:

AL, GA, IA, IL, KS, KY, MT, NC, NM, MO, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX *Pending Approval for CE Credits in: MN

This course meets the North Carolina PPSB Live CE requirement! You will receive 6 hours of CE in a live/virtual synchronous format as prescribed and approved by the PPSB.

GA Training Instructor License No: CLTR001024
MN Board Course Approval No.: Pending Approval
MO Board Course Approval No.: 00179
NC PPSB Course Approval No.: PPSB-25-018
*OK CLEET Course Catalog No.: PS25-0093
TN Course Approval No.: 2510.02
TX PI CE School License No: Y00170

*Oklahoma Required Disclaimer: This class has been cataloged by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training for 6 hours of mandatory continuing education credit. Regarding any law enforcement concepts, practices, methods, techniques, products, or devices as might be taught, promoted, or otherwise espoused in outside schools or seminars, there is no intent, expressed or implied, that listing the course in the CLEET Course Catalog indicates or in any way conveys ‘CLEET approval’ of such concepts, practices, methods, techniques, products, or devices, unless such approval is explicitly stated by CLEET.

This class is a live, instructor-led format offered via Zoom Meetings. It will be taught over two days, with three-hour sessions each day.

CLASS DATES & TIMES:

October 28, 2025 & October 29, 2025
10:00 am – 1:00 pm ET
2-day session; 3 hours each day

CLASS REMINDERS:

You must attend both days to receive the 6 CEU Hours.

Refund/Cancellation/Transfer Policy: Cancellations or transfers require advance written notice. Cancellations received at least 14 days before a scheduled live/virtual training will be refunded 100%. Cancellations less than 14 days before a scheduled live/virtual training will receive no refund or credit.

All trainings are subject to sufficient registration. If a live/virtual event is canceled due to insufficient registration, emergencies, or extreme technological difficulties, all paid registrants will be given a choice to either attend a rescheduled event at no additional charge or be issued a full refund.

System Requirements: This class is offered via Zoom Meetings. Computer audio/video and a reliable internet connection are required for CE credit. We must be able to see and hear you on camera. This is a state requirement.

Check-in begins at 9 AM ET.

You must join the virtual classroom by 9:30 AM ET for us to take attendance, verify your identity, and ensure you are experiencing no technical difficulties. Please make time to join early if you need extra assistance.

*KNOW YOUR TIME ZONE: Class starts at 10 AM ET sharp!

*If you are on Pacific time, class is from 7 AM- 10 AM PT (Zoom meeting room open at 6 AM PT) each day
*If you are on Mountain time, class is from 8 AM – 11 PM MT (Zoom meeting room open at 7 AM MT) each day
*If you are on Central time, class is from 9 AM-12 PM CT (Zoom meeting room open at 8 AM CT) each day
*If you are on Eastern time, class is from 10 AM- 1 PM ET (Zoom meeting room open at 9 AM ET) each day

Register early; these classes fill up quickly!

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TX CE School License No.: Y00170

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