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A 2003 study by the FTC revealed that nearly 10 million people in the United States – 4.6 percent of the adult population – have been victims of some form of identity theft. As part of Qwest’s Spirit of Service, Qwest wants to help educate its customers, and all consumers, on the growing epidemic of identity theft crimes. Therefore, Qwest initiated a comprehensive Consumer Protection Program to help consumers of all ages, learn about the dangers of fraud and identity theft, how to prevent it, and what to do if their identity is stolen. For more information on the Consumer Protection Program please contact: Kathleen Lessman at kathleen.lessman@qwest.com. Qwest’s Summit on Preventing Identity Theft of Teens Young people in the 18-to-29 year-old age group are the number one target for identity thieves, comprising 31 percent of the total thefts. Qwest is hosting the 2004 Summit on Protecting Teens from Identity Theft on October 20, 2004 to address the pressing fraud and identity theft issues faced by teens. This summit will bring together influential members from business, government, academia and the media to identify the problems teens face with respect to identity theft and develop initiatives to help protect them. Qwest recognizes that teenagers are often overlooked by organizations that educate the public on ID theft and Qwest Communications believes we can help protect teens from identity theft by finding solutions and educating teens before they become victims. In addition to the Teen Summit, Qwest also has developed an informational Web site www.highwayqwest.com/identitytheft that educates teens about the danger of fraud and identity theft, how to prevent it and what to do if their identity is stolen. Findings and results from the summit will be posted online shortly following
the October 20, 2004 summit.
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