Safety & Security
Security
Identity Theft
Identity theft and identity fraud are terms used to refer to all types of crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person's personal data in some way that involves fraud or deception, typically for economic gain.
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Phishing attacks use spoofed e-mails & fraudulent websites designed to fool recipients into divulging personal info
How to comply with FTC rules to help prevent identity theft
Applies to consumer reports or information derived from consumer reports
Applies to people and both large and small organizations that use consumer reports
Use the ID Theft Affidavit to alert companies where a new account was opened in your name
US Department of Justice guidance on what to do about identity theft and fraud
A listing of numerous state and federal laws and agencies dealing with identity theft
Things to do to protect your privacy - sample letter to send to credit reporting agencies
Booklet to help you understand how to combat identity theft and steps to take if your identity is stolen
Warning from the US Dept of Homeland Security
The act of pretending to be someone who you are not, by telling an untruth, or creating deception
The practice of getting your personal information under false pretenses
Stepsto take if you are a victim of identity theft
A security freeze lets consumers stop thieves from getting credit in their names
Advice for protecting yourself from theft of your identity
Fraud protection tips related to internet online security
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Internet / Web Security
Providing secure transactions over the internet
