Identity theft is a crime in which the imposter obtains key pieces of information, such as a Social Security or driver's license number. The crime occurs when the thief uses uses this "personal identifying information" for their own gain. The victim is left with a tainted reputation and the complicated task of restoring his or her good name.
Identity theft is a complex crime. It keeps changing and evolving. Please check our website often for new information on scams, crime trends, and steps that consumers can take to combat identity theft.
If you have questions about identity theft, please feel free to write or send us an email at . We will attempt to respond to your inquiry in a timely manner.
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www.privacyrights.org - This site is full of information on privacy issues and identity theft. We especially recommend the sections on new entries (the most up-to-date information), fact sheets, case histories, and speeches and testimony.
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www.calpirg.org/idtheft - CALPIRG is a consumer group that stands up to powerful interests whenever they threaten our health and safety, our financial security or our right to fully participate in our democratic society. |
www.senate.gov - Listing of legislative bills introduced in the U.S. Senate |
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www.pirg.org - U.S PIRG is a nonprofit advocacy organization that works for stronger privacy laws
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www.epic.org - This is a good general research area on a variety of topics.
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www.ic3.gov - The FBI and their Internet Complaint Center |
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fraudavengers.org - FraudAvengers is a weblog designed to educate consumers on how to understand, identify and avoid situations and events in their daily lives that make them susceptible to payments fraud. |
www.ssa.gov - Social Security Administration (for history of the Social Security number) |
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www.webwisekids.org - provides unique and effective resources to equip young people to safely use and enjoy the latest technologies. |
www.gao.gov - U.S. Government Accounting Office (facts and figures). |
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www.leginfo.ca.gov - listing of legislative bills in California. You will find similar ones for each state. |
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www.onguardonline.gov - The federal government’s website to help you be safe, secure and responsible online. . |
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www.bbb.org/us/Military - BBB Military Line offers a variety of free services and consumer education to the military via local BBB outreach as well as on the Web. |
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www.bbb.org/us/Military - BBB Military Line offers a variety of free services and consumer education to the military via local BBB outreach as well as on the Web. |
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www.thinklikeaspy.com - Identity theft blog by John Sileo, author of Stolen Lives, Identity Theft Prevention Made Simple and Privacy Means Profit. |
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| www.aboutidentitytheft.co.uk - About Identity Theft, A resource of information for those in the UK and Europe. |
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