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Cy Pres Awards

Support the ITRC with Cy Pres Awards

The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), founded in 1999,  provides trauma-informed, one-on-one support to victims of identity theft, scams and fraud through its contact center and self-help resources. These personalized services include tailored recovery plans, guidance on identity protection and referrals to trusted partners, including the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and law enforcement agencies.

Uniquely, all ITRC services for individuals are provided free of charge and funded through grants, sponsorships and cy pres awards. These awards are a vital part of accomplishing the ITRC’s mission of ensuring no victim is left without the trustworthy support they need when their identities are compromised. The ITRC assists more than 10,000 individuals annually through its contact center and reaches hundreds of thousands online through www.idtheftcenter.org.

Cy Pres contributions help us:

  • Provide free one-on-one expert assistance to victims of identity theft, scams and fraud through our Help Center by phone, live chat and text.
  • Expand our helpline and live chat support services.
  • Publish research on the impacts of identity theft, scams, fraud and data breaches on people and businesses.
  • Deliver education and prevention tools through our websites, podcasts, social media, webinars and live presentations.

ITRC Cy Pres Awards

The ITRC has received numerous cy pres awards, demonstrating its alignment with the goals of class action resolutions.

  • April 2025 – Class Action: Nero, et al. v. Uphold HQ Inc.
  • March 2025 – Super Care Inc.
  • November 2023 – Drizzly LLC
  • March 2022 – Golden Valley Health Fund
  • December 2018 – Dwayne Morris LLP
  • September 2017 – Home Depot
  • May 2017 – Sony Electronics Inc.
  • July 2016 – LifeLock Inc.
  • October 2014 – Southwest Airlines
  • June 2013 – Classmates.com
  • November 2012 – Syran/LexisNexis
  • March 2012 – Fidelity Information/Certegy Check

To learn how the ITRC may be an appropriate cy pres recipient, contact us at [email protected] for more information.