Summit Credit Union: Hosts free identity theft seminar

For more information, contact:

Cheryl Van Tessier, Finesse Public Relations LLC

(608) 467-4408, ctessier@finessepr.net

Amy Crowe, Summit Credit Union

(608) 243-5000X2834, amy.crowe@summitcreditunion.com

MADISON, Wis. — Identity theft wreaks havoc on millions of Americans each year. To help people learn how to avoid becoming a victim, Summit Credit Union is hosting a free educational seminar, “Identity Theft… Whose Got Your Number?” on Wed., Sept. 12, from noon to 1 p.m.

Held at Globe University, Room 101, on 4901 Eastpark Blvd., in Madison, the seminar will teach participants what makes them vulnerable for identity theft, as well as how to protect themselves from fraud, how to spot phishing phone calls and e-mails and what to do if their identity is stolen. Attendees will also learn how to protect their identity online, as well as those of their minor children.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch, and light refreshments will also be served.

The seminar is open to the public and space is limited. Register by visiting http://www.summitcreditunion.com or by calling (608) 243-5000 x 2315 or (800) 236-5560.

About Summit Credit Union:

Established in 1935, Summit Credit Union is a member-owned financial cooperative open to anyone in Wisconsin. Summit holds $1.8 billion in assets and has more than 125,000 members with a total of 23 locations throughout the Madison and Milwaukee areas. For more information, visit http://www.summitcreditunion.com or call (608) 243-5000 or (800) 236-5560.