Norwalk, CT -- The Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC), a nationally recognized non-profit organization supporting victims of identity theft, and IdentityHawk^®, a leading identity protection service, established a partnership dedicated to consumer education.

The ITRC and IdentityHawk^® will work together to conduct studies focusing on increasing consumer awareness and gathering facts about identity theft.

The ITRC and IdentityHawk^® have already worked together on a public service awareness effort to provide complimentary service to hurricane victims, and to provide knowledge about data breaches.

Said Jeff Paradise, executive director of IdentityHawk^®, “Knowledge is power. We know that by partnering with the ITRC, we will be able to empower consumers to take action to help prevent them from becoming victims of identity theft. Consumers with that knowledge can know what to look for in guarding against identity theft.”

“This partnership with IdentityHawk^® can help in our efforts to inform consumers about the growing dangers of identity theft. Education and awareness play a significant role in reducing risk and limiting the damage. Services like IdentityHawk^® and others can help warn consumers of threats before they become victims,” said Rex Davis, director of operations of the Identity Theft Resource Center.