COLUMBIA (WACH) - Online informational sessions are being offered this week to better educate South Carolina taxpayers on minimizing the possibility of identity theft.

The South Carolina Department of Revenue is working with the South Carolina State Library and the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs to provide informational material to taxpayers that will address concerns regarding security breaches, credit reports and enrolling in credit monitoring services through webinars.

SCDOR officials say staff members from SCDOR, the State Library, and SCDCA will provide webinar attendees with detailed information and will also answer questions and address concerns during online sessions.

"The Truth About Identity Protection" webinar sessions will be held Wednesday afternoon, Thursday night, and Friday morning.

SCDOR encourages libraries, companies and organizations to offer sessions to staff members or the public by showing the webinar in a meeting room or computer lab.

Individuals can participate from home.

Registration is required.

To register, visit the South Carolina State Library’s calendar of events or select from the dates below: 

January 16 - 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

January 17 - 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 

January 18 - 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.