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Cat: 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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Anti-Phishing Working Group [26001] ?

Phishing attacks use spoofed e-mails & fraudulent websites designed to fool recipients into divulging personal info

ATM Security [16804] ?

Bank security tips for users of ATMs

Avoid the Identity Ripoff [22334] ?

Series of articles offer consumer advice regarding identity theft

Data Security: Facts for Business [22332] ?

How to comply with FTC rules to help prevent identity theft

Hotel Key Cards: Identity Theft Risk or Not? [25293] ?

The answer is not clear-cut

Updated How to Foil Indentity Thieves [25606] ?

How you can protect yourself using these tips

ID Theft Affidavit [pdf] [20584] ?

Use the ID Theft Affidavit to alert companies where a new account was opened in your name

Identify Theft Tips [24256] ?

Postal Inspectors provide these ID theft tips

Identity Theft [13817] ?

U.S. government's central website for information about identity theft

Identity Theft & Fraud [13818] ?

US Department of Justice guidance on what to do about identity theft and fraud

Updated Identity Theft and Data Breaches [13827] ?

Fact sheets, guides, etc on identity theft

Identity Theft Prevention & Survival [13822] ?

Things to do to protect your privacy - sample letter to send to credit reporting agencies

Identity Theft Prevention Guide [25297] ?

Booklet to help you understand how to combat identity theft and steps to take if your identity is stolen

Identity Theft Prevention Tips [25295] ?

Tips for reducing your vulnerability to identify theft

Identity Theft Resource Center [22333] ?

Helping People Prevent and Recover from Identity Theft

Potential Terrorist Use of Official Identification, Uniforms, or Vehicles [pdf] [25296] ?

Warning from the US Dept of Homeland Security

Tips for Preventing Identity Theft [25298] ?

Advice for protecting yourself from theft of your identity

Tips for Protecting Your Identity & Online Security [26000] ?

Fraud protection tips related to internet online security


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