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Media Alert Industry Experts Teach Consumers to Protect Themselves from Identity Theft

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Industry Experts Teach Consumers to Protect Themselves from Identity Theft

Companies to host a free public panel during "Money Smart Week" with tips and tactics on how to avoid being a victim of this growing crime

WHAT:	As part of Chicago’s third-annual “Money Smart Week”, Harris Bank and SBC Communications will present a free consumer education workshop on ID theft, "Don't Lose Sight of Who You Are; Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft." Experts will share their expertise in financial and technology-based ID theft to educate consumers about the risks and defenses for ID theft.
PANEL:	Moderator Bill Moller, CLTV-TV "Smart Money" Host Senator Ira Silverstein, 8th District of Illinois Robert Kowalski, Supervisory Special Agent, FBI Mary Biron, Corporate Investigations, Harris Bank Eric Lockett, ID Theft Consultant, SBC Communications Inc. Robert Ryan, Senior Director, TransUnion
WHEN:	May 10, 2004 Noon (free and open to the public)
WHERE:	Harris Bank, 111 W. Monroe 8th floor auditorium
BACKGROUND:	May 10 -15, Chicago celebrates 2004 Money Smart Week, a program created by the Federal Reserve Bank and its Money Smart Advisory Council. During the week, a variety of free educational activities will be held throughout Chicagoland to inform consumers about managing their personal finances.
CONTACT:	Maeve Kiley, Harris Bank Office: 312.293.8905

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