ERIC DREW TO ADDRESS IDENTITY THEFT ISSUES WITH SANTA CLARA COUNTY CONSUMER ADVISORY COMMISSION

Eric Drew, founder of KnightsBridge Castle and national advocate for identity theft prevention and recovery, will present his recommendations for improved cooperation between consumer advocacy groups, business, and government in reducing identity theft crimes to the Santa Clara County Consumer Advisory Commission.

“Only by working more closely together, and coordinating our efforts, can government, business, consumer advocates and victims of this dreadful crime begin to turn the tide on this growing menace,” said Eric. “We have been working closely with local police departments in Santa Clara County and with victims, and have noticed that government’s reluctance to engage businesses in defeating identity theft is actually hurting victim recovery and police enforcement. We are all in this together, and we must work more closely together to stop this crime wave”. Eric concluded.

About the Santa Clara County Consumer Advisory Commission -- The Commission is composed of 11 members, appointed by the Board of Supervisors, with a term of three years. The duties of the Commission are to assist and advise the Director of Consumer Affairs related to the interests of consumers; to consult and cooperate with various agencies to prevent duplication of efforts in the field of consumer protection; and to receive complaints and inquiries from consumers regarding deceptive or unfair trade practices in the County. Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at the County Government Center.