Narrated lessons
About 36 min
Languages
English & Spanish
Certificate
On completion
Narration
AI-Narrated

Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

Identity Theft Red Flags Training

Spot and respond to identity theft red flags in customer accounts, under the Red Flags Rule.

Online and self-paced, in English and Spanish

Real-world scenarios with quizzes and a certificate on completion

Simple and classic learning style with text and auto audio narrationAI

$11.95 per course credit, no subscription

Who needs Identity Theft Red Flags training?

Staff at financial institutions and creditors with covered accounts, including businesses that regularly use credit reports or advance funds.

What the rules require

The FTC Red Flags Rule (16 CFR Part 681) requires covered businesses to have an identity theft prevention program and to train staff as necessary to carry it out. It sets no hours, test or refresher period.

1

Train staff as necessary to carry out the program

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Recognize red flags in documents, accounts and requests

3

Know what to do when you see one

What you will learn in Identity Theft Red Flags training

The course is made of short lessons with real-world scenarios and quizzes. Here is what each module covers.

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Module 1

  • Welcome: Why You Are Taking This Course
  • What the Red Flags Rule Requires
  • Your Part in the Program

Real-world scenario: The New Employee

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Module 2

  • The Five Kinds of Red Flags
  • Suspicious Documents and Personal Information
  • Unusual Activity on an Existing Account

Real-world scenarios: The Identification That Does Not Match; The Returned Mail

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Module 3

  • Verifying Identity and Authenticating Customers
  • What to Do When You See a Red Flag
  • Address Changes and Replacement Cards

Real-world scenarios: The Bill for an Account Nobody Opened; The Replacement Card

4

Module 4

  • Protecting Customer Information
  • Service Providers and Keeping the Program Current
  • Related Rules and Everyday Habits

Real-world scenario: The Friendly Caller

What your organization still provides

Training is one part of a program. These are the parts only your organization can supply.

Questions from learners. PixelPupil does not provide trainers. Your organization names its own trainer or HR contact in PixelPupil, and learners use Ask the Trainer inside the course. The answer comes by email, and answers are expected within two business days.

Course Credit

$11.95

per credit

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One credit unlocks this course for one person. Assign it to any employee from your dashboard, any time.

Available in English and Spanish

No subscription, no renewal: buy only what you need

Certificate issued on completion

Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs Identity Theft Red Flags training?

Staff at financial institutions and creditors with covered accounts, including businesses that regularly use credit reports or advance funds.

How long does the Identity Theft Red Flags course take?

The course has about 36 min of narrated lessons, plus scenario quizzes and module assessments. It is self-paced and keeps your place if you stop and come back.

Is the course available in Spanish?

Yes. Every PixelPupil course is available in English and in Spanish, with Spanish narration (the Spanish title is Capacitación sobre las Señales de Alerta de Robo de Identidad (Red Flags)).

Does this course make our organization compliant?

No course can do that on its own. This is general training based on the rules described on this page. It is not approved or endorsed by any government agency, and the certificate is a record that the person completed the course. Your organization still provides its own policies, procedures and records, and you should check the rules that apply to you with your own advisor.

How much does it cost?

$11.95 per course credit. One credit gives one person access to one course, and you can assign it to anyone from your dashboard. There is no subscription.

Who answers learners' questions about the course?

PixelPupil does not provide trainers. Your organization names its own trainer or HR contact in PixelPupil, and learners use Ask the Trainer inside the course. Answers come by email, and are expected within two business days.

Related training

General training information, not legal advice. PixelPupil courses are not approved or endorsed by any government agency and do not by themselves make an organization compliant. The certificate is a record of completion. Rules change, so check the rules that apply to your organization with your own advisor.

Page updated October 2026.

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