Identity Theft

Fraud Alert - TransUnion Fraud Alert - TransUnion- If you are concerned about becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, or suspect that you might be, a Fraud Alert can make it more difficult for someo… IdentityTheft.gov IdentityTheft.gov- Offered by the United States government, the site details the work of the President's ID Theft Task Force, victims' rights, and identifies what steps government… Texas Attorney General: Identity Theft Texas Attorney General: Identity Theft- Prevention tips and victim information. Identity Theft and Identity Fraud Identity Theft and Identity Fraud- Features programs, prevention, and remedial steps after the crime. From the United States Department of Justice. AJB Benefits, LLC AJB Benefits, LLC- Information to educate the public on what Identity theft is as well as how they are committed. Identity Theft Answers Identity Theft Answers- This site provides valuable information on identity theft including key facts, types of id theft being done today, ways to prevent from becoming a victim, … California Office of Privacy Protection California Office of Privacy Protection- Consumer information from this California state government agency. Some information also in Spanish. RFID Protect RFID Protect- Supplies a range of sleeves, wallets, and ID card shields that are designed specifically to offer protection against unauthorised access to ‘contactless technology’. About.com: Identity Theft About.com: Identity Theft- Articles from several authors about identity theft related topics. General Knowledge about Identity Theft Prevention General Knowledge about Identity Theft Prevention- Do you want to avoid identity theft? Prepare yourself by learning about identity theft. Knowledge lets you fight agaist identity… Stop ID Frauds & Identity Theft Stop ID Frauds & Identity Theft- UK specific tips and resources on how to prevent identity theft online, at home and when traveling. National Conference of State Legislatures: Identity Theft National Conference of State Legislatures: Identity Theft- Features current statutes, pending legislation, and publications. Call For Action: Identity Theft Call For Action: Identity Theft- Features warning signs, preventative measures, and victim information and resources. Identity Theft Security Identity Theft Security- Empowering consumers with tips, resources, and tools to prevent becoming victims of identity theft. Utah: IRIS Identity Theft Information System Utah: IRIS Identity Theft Information System- Office of the Utah State Attorney General provides information about identity theft and a reporting system for residents of Utah. Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles- Includes a video, forms, and resources for victims of the crime. Identity Theft Victims tips and advice Identity Theft Victims tips and advice- Victim Lana Gautier on identity theft, its harm and how to protect yourself Utica College Center for Identity Management and Information Protection Utica College Center for Identity Management and Information Protection- A research collaborative dedicated to furthering a national research agenda on identity management, inform… U.S. Postal Inspection Services: Identity Theft U.S. Postal Inspection Services: Identity Theft- Features tips and brochures for prevention and for victims of the crime. RCMP Frauds and Scams: Identity Theft RCMP Frauds and Scams: Identity Theft- Tips from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. NPR : Experts Urge Consumers to Act Against Identity Theft NPR : Experts Urge Consumers to Act Against Identity Theft- Georgia-based ChoicePoint Inc. is sending out letters to warn consumers their personal information has been stolen. But… NPR : ChoicePoint Security Breach NPR : ChoicePoint Security Breach- The consumer data company ChoicePoint says a security breach last week will affect more than 140,000 people in all 50 states. The company is sen… NPR : Tips on Avoiding Identity Theft NPR : Tips on Avoiding Identity Theft- Michele Norris talks with Evan Hendricks, editor and publisher of Privacy Times and author of "Credit Scores and Credit Reports," about why … NPR : Information Companies and Identity Theft NPR : Information Companies and Identity Theft- Recent data theft from information companies prompted hearings on Capitol Hill. Gail Hillebrand of Consumers Union tells Jacki Lyde… NPR Talk of the Nation: How to Avoid Identity Theft NPR Talk of the Nation: How to Avoid Identity Theft- How to protect your identity. [37:28 streaming audio broadcast] NPR : Protecting Yourself Against Identity Theft NPR : Protecting Yourself Against Identity Theft- NPR's Madeleine Brand speaks with Gail Hillebrand about identity theft protection. Hillebrand is senior attorney for the Consumer… NPR : Senate Mulls Measures to Combat Identity Theft NPR : Senate Mulls Measures to Combat Identity Theft- The Senate Banking Committee considers possible regulations to battle the growing problem of identity theft. The most recent … NPR : Safeguarding the Data Brokerage Industry, Part II NPR : Safeguarding the Data Brokerage Industry, Part II- For a closer look at data brokers and what can be done to safeguard the industry from future fraud, NPR's Ed Gordon is joi… NPR : Safeguarding the Data Brokerage Industry, Part I NPR : Safeguarding the Data Brokerage Industry, Part I- The data brokerage industry has come under intense scrutiny with the disclosure of two high-profile identity theft cases. N… NPR : ID Thieves Target Children, Infants NPR : ID Thieves Target Children, Infants- Even the youngest among us can be victims of identity theft. Seattle Times reporter Jolayne Houtz explains how, and why. John Brooke, a …