Free live class 路 Thursday, October 15
Find out how exposed your family is to identity theft, in one free hour.
A calm, plain-language walkthrough of how your family's information gets out, who picks it up, and what it actually costs when it's misused. No jargon.
- U.S. Navy veteran, 20+ years
- Former federal program analyst
- Built for his own family first
The numbers, up front
Identity theft is common. What it costs depends on what they can reach.
About
1 in 10
U.S. residents age 16 and older experienced identity theft in a single year. That's about 23.9 million people.
Source: BJS 路 2021 data
Median loss
$497
Half of the people who reported losing money to fraud lost $497 or less.
Source: FTC 路 2024 data
Average loss
$19,372
Average loss per complaint reported to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center.
Source: FBI IC3 路 2024 data
Age 60 and older
$59,300
Average loss reported to the FBI for Scams age 60 and older.
Source: FBI IC3 路 2024 data
In class we walk through why most losses stay small, what drives the big ones, and what that means for a household like yours.
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), Victims of Identity Theft, 2021. Published 2023, 2021 data.
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2024. Published 2025, 2024 data.
- FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), Internet Crime Report 2024. Published 2025, 2024 data.
What the hour covers
One simple model, applied to your family.
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Exposure
What's already out there about you and each person in your home.
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Acquisition
How someone gets hold of it, from breaches to public records.
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Misuse
What they do with it, and how often it happens.
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Harm
How likely a real loss is, and how serious it gets.
You'll leave with
- A clear picture of what's exposed, for you and each person in your household.
- How likely misuse is across your family, and how serious it gets when it happens.
- A simple choice at the end: keep things as they are, or get guided help.
Who this is for
Parents
Children's information can be misused long before they ever apply for credit. Learn what exposure looks like for kids.
Adult children of aging parents
Understand the risks your parents face so you can help them without taking over.
Anyone who got a breach notice
Find out what that letter actually means for you and your household.
Straight talk
Yes, there's an offer at the end.
The last part of class describes Guided Protection, my paid one-on-one coaching. You're under no obligation. Either way, you'll leave knowing where your family stands.
Your instructor
Aaron Peterson
Founder, IAAC
Aaron is a U.S. Navy veteran with more than 20 years of service and a background in program management, intelligence, and compliance. He built this for his own family first. His approach is simple: the family comes first, and his job is to guide you through it calmly, without the fear and jargon this topic usually brings.
- U.S. Navy, 20+ years of service
- Former federal management and program analyst
- Has taught live classes at Lakeville Community Education and JL Beers in Burnsville
Questions
Is it really free?
Yes. There's no cost to attend.
Is it recorded?
No. For everyone's peace of mind and privacy, the class is live only and is not recorded.
Will I have to share personal information?
No. You won't be asked to share any of your own details during class.
Can my spouse or family join?
Yes. A spouse or family member is welcome to watch with you.
What do I need?
A computer to log in from.
Is this a sales pitch?
Most of the hour is teaching. At the end I describe my paid coaching, and there's no obligation.
Thursday, October 15.
6 PM Central.
One hour. Free. Bring your questions.
