Quorum Productions' Hit Television Show Designing Spaces "Holiday Edition" Will Be Featuring Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention with Washington Mutual

Deerfield Beach, FL- The holidays are, not surprisingly, the busiest time of the year for people to use their credit and debit cards.  It's also the busiest time of the year for thieves who are intent on stealing your credit card information or, in the worst-case scenario, your identity.  There are, however, a variety of easy steps that consumers can take to help protect themselves. In an upcoming "Holiday Edition", the hit Quorum Productions television program Designing Spaces will take a look at these self-protection measures with Robert Boxberger, SVP-Fraud & Finance Washington Mutual (WaMu®).

"While it's nearly impossible to completely stop ‘bad guys' from committing fraud and identity theft, there are actions that every consumer can and should take to protect themselves," says Robert Boxberger of WaMu®. "Consumers need to carefully monitor statements and react quickly to dispute charges. Also, it is safer using credit or debit cards because all your bank information, address and phone number appear on checks.

"WaMu is one of the largest banks in America, and one of the most aggressive in trying to stop fraud," continues Boxberger.  "In terms of credit card fraud, WaMu has the lowest fraud rates in the industry.  WaMu is also the only bank that gives its customers free access to their FICO credit score - which is a good way to be able to see if someone has stolen your identity."

Created by Quorum Productions, Designing Spaces is a half-hour informative series that inspires viewers to make every space count and instructs them on the smartest ways to make their homes more beautiful and functional.  From advice on large scale renovations to small modifications, simple tips on making everyday tasks easier to decorating on a budget, this is the one show that provides you with all the comprehensive information you'll need, presented in a fun, easy-to-follow format.  Designing Spaces is seen Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings on TLC and on the Women's Entertainment Network between 7:00 & 10:00 am.

Quorum Productions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of O2 Media Inc., is a Florida-based production company that is nationally renowned for creating award-winning educational programming. Their informative shows are geared towards disseminating innovative ideas and practical solutions to everyday challenges. Guests on Designing Spaces have included representatives from companies such as Intel, AT&T, HP, Martha Stewart, Chase Bank, Sara Lee, Prudential Real Estate, Celebrity Cruise Lines and many others.

For information on how to get your company's stories featured on Designing Spaces, contact: Lysa Liemer, Executive Vice President of Programming, at: www.designingspaces.tv or call 954-571-5221.