The Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist™ (CITRMS) Designation
The Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist™ certification program is a training program specifically developed for professionals who are dedicated to educating and assisting clients, customers, businesses, and the general public in combating the epidemic 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; law enforcement, and other government agencies. Many others are private practitioners including attorneys, CPAs, financial advisors, counselors, and consultants.
The Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist program is provided through a cooperative effort between The Institute of Fraud Risk Management (TIFRM), and the Institute of Consumer Financial Education (ICFE).
Proper Use and Display of the CITRMS Designation
In order to maintain the prestige, recognition, and credibility of the CITRMS designation, it is important to ensure that it is used and displayed properly. Those individuals who have successfully earned the designation are authorized to include the designation after their name. (Example: John Doe, CITRMS)
The designation may also be written out in its entirety. (Example: Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist). When written out, the designation should be capitalized.
The CITRMS designation is an individual professional designation bestowed upon a single person. It may not be utilized by a company in any form, whether as part of the company name, website, or otherwise, nor may it be utilized by spouses unless both have successfully earned the designation.
Please contact TIFRM to report any suspected violations in the use of the CITRMS designation.
The Institute of Fraud Risk Management reserves the right to revoke the CITRMS designation for anyone who:
- Is convicted of a felony
- Is convicted of any state or federal crime related to fraud or moral turpitude
- Engages in or displays a pattern of unethical, illegal, or immoral behavior that reflects negatively upon the CITRMS designation
- Intentionally violates the copyright and/or terms of use of TIFRM content or materials (whether owned or licensed by TIFRM) for commercial or other purposes
In the event the Institute revokes your designation, an e-mail notification and a registered letter will be sent to the e-mail address and postal address on record at the Institute. Your license to use the designation expires three business days from the postmark date of the registered letter, whether or not you receive the letter. It is each CITRMS professional's responsibility to maintain current contact information with the Institute of Fraud Risk Management.