Links to Federal Agencies
»Federal Trade Commission: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft
The FTC provides information, trends and pertinent crime statistics. Frauds include: credit card, loan, document and benefits, and utilities- and employment-related fraud.
»Federal Trade Commission: Military
Discussions include threats to military families and the Active Duty Alert.
»Social Security Administration: Identity Theft and Your Social Security Number
Tips to protect your SSN and corrective measures.
»Internal Revenue Service: Identity Theft and Your Tax Records
How identity theft can compromise your status with the IRS and an exploration of contemporary scams. Provided is a link to the IRS
Identity Theft Affidavit: Form 14039.
»Annual Credit Report
Platform used to request your free, annual credit report.
»OptOutPrescreen.com
Used to remove your name from pre-approved credit lists.
» Department of Health & Human Services:
Health Information Privacy Explains HIPPA and your rights.
» Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation:
Identity Theft and Fraud Discusses fraud, scams, and Internet banking.
»Department of Justice:
Identity Theft and Identity Fraud
» Consumer Financial Protection Bureau:
Federal website offering guidance on proactive protection
Credit Bureaus
Excellent sources for information concerning identity theft.
»Transunion
»Experian
»Equifax
Links To Private Organizations
»GetNetWise
GetNetWis is a public service sponsored by internet industry corporations and public interest organizations to help ensure that internet users have safe, constructive, and educational or entertaining online experiences.
»National Cyber Security Alliance
A not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) provides tools and resources to empower home users, small businesses, and schools, colleges, and universities to stay safe online.
