IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION
Monitor your credit report frequently.
Click here for credit
reporting agency contact information
Watch what you say on the phone.
Never give out your social security number.
Verify that your personal records are kept in a
secure location,
both at home and at work.
At minimum, tear up all personal papers, receipts and junk
mail.
For maximum effectiveness, purchase a shredder.
If you suspect someone you're doing business with,
contact
your local Chamber of Commerce office.
What to do if you've been victimized by Identity Theft
View our State Attorney Generals Offices Directory
View our Identity Theft Statistics
View Identity Theft Resources by State
Check for Criminal Records on Anyone
Federal Trade Commission's ID Theft Resources
Federal Trade Commission's Internet Privacy & Security Resources
Federal Trade Commission's Web Scam Resources
Federal Trade Commission's Identity Theft Complaint Form
Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force
U.S. Dept of Justice - Identity Theft
U.S. Dept. of Justice - Internet Fraud
Social Security Administration - ID Theft
National Conference of State Legislatures List of Identity Theft Statutes by State
