ID Theft Alert
The following web resources contain valuable information about
protecting yourself from identity theft and information about
what to do if you suspect you are a victim of identity theft.
Federal Trade Commission:
ID Theft (http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft/)
This is the main U.S. government site for identity-theft
information. The FTC also maintains a database of identity theft
cases used by law enforcement agencies for investigations. The document
“Take Charge: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft” (available
on the FTC site) is an excellent resource and provides detailed
information about identity-theft and what to do if you are a victim.
Federal Trade Commission's Identity Theft Hotline
877-ID-THEFT (877-438-4338)
Note: The FTC telephone line will present an automated attendant
with options to hear information on ID theft, credit bureaus,
requesting fraud alerts, etc. Callers also have the option of
speaking with an ID Theft Counselor (option #4), Monday through Friday, 8:00 am
until 8:00 pm EST. Spanish translation is available as part of
the automated attendant services provided to callers, in
addition to the services provided by the ID Theft
Counselors.
US
Dept of Education ID Theft Information
(http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oig/misused/idtheft.html)
Information about ID Theft especially for students.
Social
Security Administration Info on Identity Theft
(http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/idtheft.htm)
The Social Security Administration provides information on how to
report the fraudulent use of a Social Security card and how to correct
your earnings record.
Social Security Administration's Fraud Hotline: 800-269-0271
Privacy
Rights Clearing House Identity Theft Resources (http://www.privacyrights.org/identity.htm)
Find statistics, fact sheets, and government records about identity theft.
Identity Theft Resource Center
(http://www.idtheftcenter.org)
866-890-5560
This nonprofit organization provides consumer alerts, scam warnings, and
instructions for victims of identity theft.
Equifax (credit reporting agency,
http://www.equifax.com/)
Fraud Division
800-525-6285
P.O. Box 740250
Atlanta, GA 30374
Experian (credit reporting agency,
https://www.experian.com/)
Credit
Fraud Center
888-397-3742
P.O. Box 1017
Allen, TX 75013
Trans Union (credit reporting agency,
http://www.transunion.com/)
Fraud Victim Assistance Department
800-680-7289
P.O. Box 6790
Fullerton, CA 92634
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