https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/media-resources/identity-theft-and-data-security
They provide these links:
- What Consumers Can Do About Identity Theft
- Combating Spyware & Malware
- Policy
- Phishing Scams & How to Spot Them
- Where Consumers Can File a Complaint
Policy on Identity Theft & Data Security:
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/media-resources/identity-theft-data-security/policy
Filing a Complaint:
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/media-resources/identity-theft-and-data-security/filing-complaint
List a Phone Number on the Do Not Call Registry:
https://www.ftc.gov/faq/consumer-protection/list-number-national-do-not-call-registry
National Do Not Call Registry:
https://www.donotcall.gov
Phishing Scams & How to Spot Them:
Phishing is a type of online scam that targets consumers by sending them an e-mail that appears to be from a well-known source – an internet service provider, a bank, or a mortgage company, for example. It asks the consumer to provide personal identifying information. Then a scammer uses the information to open new accounts, or invade the consumer’s existing accounts. There are several tips consumers can follow to avoid phishing scams, such as not responding to e-mails or pop-up messages that ask for personal or financial information.
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/media-resources/identity-theft-and-data-security/phishing-scams
Stop Fraud - US Government Financial Fraud Enforcement Taskforce:
http://www.stopfraud.gov/protect-identity.html
At the Stop Fraud website, they offer this list of resources for consumers:
Resources on How to Protect Yourself
Statement of Rights for Identity Theft Victims
Federal Trade Commission
Basic rights for identity victims & steps to report the crime & limit the loss.
Identity Theft & Your Social Security Number
Social Security Administration
Specific information concerning protecting your social security
number & what to do if someone else is using it.
Identity Theft and Your Tax Records
Medical ID Theft
Medical Identity Theft
Take Charge: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft
To Buy or Not To Buy: Identity Theft Spawns New Products & Services to Help Minimize Risk
Federal Trade Commission
Pamphlet listing some services to minimize the risk of or mitigate
the damage done by identity theft.
Your Access to Free Credit Reports
Federal Trade Commission
Guide to ordering your free credit reports from annualcreditreport.com
Related Organizations & Web Sites
Don't Be an On-line Victim: How to Guard Against Internet Thieves & Electronic Scams
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Video with tips to protect oneself.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Identity Theft
This section of the FBI Web site presents data & resources related to identity theft.Identity Theft Resource Center
The Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC) is a national, non-profit organization established to support victims of identity theft in resolving their cases, & to broaden public education & awareness in the understanding of identity theft. It is the on-going mission of the ITRC to assist victims, educate consumers, research identity theft & increase public & corporate awareness about this problem.OnGuard Online
This Web site provides practical tips from the federal government & technology industry to help consumers guard against Internet fraud, secure their computers, & protect personal information.Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
A nonprofit consumer education and advocacy project whose purpose is to advocate for consumers' privacy rights in public policy proceedings & empower consumers to take action to control their own personal information by providing practical tips on privacy protection.Federal Trade Commission: Identity Theft Web Site
This website is a one-stop national resource to learn about the crime of identity theft. It provides detailed information to help you deter, detect, & defend against identity theft.Publications
Deter, Detect, Defend: Avoid ID Theft
ID Theft Complaint & Affidavit | en español
Federal Trade Commission
A voluntary form for filing a complaint with police department.
Chart Your Course of Action
Federal Trade Commission
Chart for you to use to keep track of steps taken to report fraudulent use of your identity.
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