About CITRMS

The Critical Need for Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialists™

The Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist™ (CITRMS) course is a professional certification program specifically developed to train and equip professionals to understand and address identity theft and related fraud. The  CITRMS course addresses risks and issues for consumers, employees, and businesses / professional practices. 

The CITRMS course is ideal for financial and insurance professionals, business management and HR personnel, law enforcement personnel, risk management professionals, CPAs and accounting professionals, attorneys, and others who are impacted by or require knowledge of identity theft and related fraud. CITRMS-qualified professionals are employed by a wide range of organizations including financial institutions; mortgage, real estate, and financial services firms; corporations; law enforcement, and other government agencies. Many others are private practitioners and consultants. 

Proper training and effective education of consumers, business owners, and employees is critical in today’s world where identity theft and identity fraud crimes have grown to epidemic proportions, and theft of sensitive, non-public protected information is rampant.

Addressing the Risks to Consumers
Consumers are under constant onslaught of attempts by thieves to defraud them and steal their personal information. Acting upon consumer haste and general lack of awareness, thieves and scam artists prey upon millions of consumers every year – often with devastating effect. Proactive risk management and effective consumer education is clearly a superior choice to reactive victim assistance after victimization. However, this requires properly trained professionals that are knowledgeable and well-equipped to provide expert advice combined with clear and actionable personal risk management strategies. There are many alleged “experts” that offer only basic and overly-simplistic advice that does not adequately address the risks, and can actually increase a consumer’s risk of being victimized. In the realm of identity theft and fraud, closing the gap in what a consumer does not know and does not understand, while assisting in the implementation of an effective personal risk management plan, is the role of the Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist.

Addressing the Risks to Businesses
Likewise, under the mandates of a wide variety of existing and proposed state and federal legislation, businesses struggle under new and continuously evolving requirements to protect consumer information. Information is the new gold, and businesses that hold protected consumer information in the normal course of business are the regular targets of information thieves. Businesses may be held liable and penalized, through regulatory fines and penalties, sanctions, and even civil lawsuits, if they do not adequately protect the private financial, medical, and other personal and confidential information of their clients, customers, and employees. Unfortunately many businesses, particularly small businesses and professional practices, are unaware of their requirements and the significant potential liabilities imposed by these regulations. Assisting businesses in understanding these requirements, areas of risk and potential liability, and other issues related to identity theft and fraud is the role of the Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist – whether as a consultant, manager, or employee of the business.


Getting Started is Easy!

It's easy to enroll in the Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist™ (CITRMS) course at the Institute of Fraud Risk Management (TIFRM). You can complete the course at your own pace, and can create a student account that allows you to log on and off as needed as you go through the course. The following items are included in your course fees:

  • CITRMS Certification Course Content and Resource Materials
  • CITRMS Certification Final Examination
  • CITRMS certification and Certificate of Completion

At the end of the course, you will be required to successfully pass a 100-question final examination. Candidates who correctly answer 80 of 100 questions (80%) will earn the Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist™ (CITRMS) professional designation. A handsome certificate identifying you as a Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist will be mailed to you once you have successfully passed the final exam, and you will then be able to utilize and display the CITRMS professional designation.

Enroll Now!

To Enroll, visit the TIFRM LEARNING CENTER. First-time users will be prompted to request a new student account.

Continuing Education Credits for Professionals
Indicative of the critical need for this important training, the standard CITRMS certification course is accepted for professional continuing education credit from a variety of national organizations, including:

  • Certified Financial Planning Board of Standards - 30 units of continuing education credit for Certified Financial Planners (CFP®)
  • PACE and The American College - 30 units of continuing education credit for Chartered Life Underwriters (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultants (ChFC)
  • The International Association of Registered Financial Consultants - 30 units of continuing education credit for Registered Financial Consultants (RFC)
  • The Association of Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE®) - 20 units of continuing education credit for Accredited Financial Counselors (AFCSM)
  • Numerous others are pending… 

Benefits of Becoming a Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist™

  • You will demonstrate your commitment to combating identity theft and fraud by attaining the only professional certification specifically devoted to this critical area of risk.
  • You will gain an in-depth understanding of the identity theft problem, and be better equipped to present risk management strategies and solutions that address it.
  • You will learn how to educate and assist your clients, customers, and others in reducing their risk of identity theft and fraud.
  • You will learn how to educate and assist businesses, employers, and employees in understanding and identifying identity theft risks and reducing their potential risk exposure.
  • You will learn now to proactively assist in public education and be equipped with the knowledge to conduct informational seminars and other presentations.
  • You will enhance your professional service and provide increased value to your clients and customers, and establish a significant competitive advantage that distinguishes yourself and your business.
  • You will earn professional continuing educations credit (where applicable) and/or fulfill personal and career development requirements.

 

Who Should Enroll? 
The Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist course provides timely and critical information that is needed by professionals in virtually every field. Some examples of professionals who would benefit from the CITRMS certification course include, but are not limited to:

  • Banking personnel
  • Credit Union personnel
  • Financial advisors
  • Financial planners
  • Credit, finance, and debt counselors
  • Insurance agents
  • CFP®s, CLUs, ChFCs, RFCs, and AFCs (for client assistance and professional CE credit)
  • Law enforcement personnel
  • Attorneys
  • Paralegals
  • HR managers
  • CPAs and accounting professionals
  • Tax preparers
  • Notaries
  • Mortgage brokers and loan officers
  • Auto dealership personnel
  • School system personnel and educators
  • Hospital and medical personnel
  • Hospitality personnel
  • Business owners
  • Block Watch personnel and civilian law enforcement volunteers
  • Private investigators and security personnel

Enroll Now!

To Enroll, visit the TIFRM LEARNING CENTER. First-time users will be prompted to request a new student account.

 
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