Identity Theft (82)

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http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft/
Editor's Pick Federal Trade Commission - Identity Theft Open in a new browser window Editor's Pick
   The U.S. government's central website for information about identity theft.
   http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft/
http://www.idtheftcenter.org/
Editor's Pick Identity Theft Resource Center Open in a new browser window Editor's Pick
   Features detailed guides for victims, current laws, media resources, and reference library.
   http://www.idtheftcenter.org/

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http://money.aol.com/creditdebt/identity
AOL Money & Finance - Identity Theft Open in a new browser window
   Features the facts on identity theft and how to keep yourself from being victimized.
   http://money.aol.com/creditdebt/identity
http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/advice/20030124b.asp
Bankrate.com - 14 Tips to Avoid Identity Theft Open in a new browser window
   Suggestions from Frank Abagnale on reducing one's risk of identity theft.
   http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/advice/20030124b.asp
http://www.bbb.org/alerts/Idtheft.asp
Better Business Bureau - Stopping Identity Theft: Protecting Your Privacy Open in a new browser window
   Articles for consumers and businesses.
   http://www.bbb.org/alerts/Idtheft.asp
http://caag.state.ca.us/idtheft/
California Department of Justice: Identity Theft Open in a new browser window
   Features state lwas, tips for victims, and ID theft registry for the state.
   http://caag.state.ca.us/idtheft/
http://www.callforaction.org/publications/id_theft/
Call For Action: Identity Theft Open in a new browser window
   Features warning signs, preventative measures, and victim information and resources.
   http://www.callforaction.org/publications/id_theft/
http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/news/cnsum00/idthft.html
FDIC Consumer News: When a Criminal's Cover Is Your Identity Open in a new browser window
   Tips for prevention and for victims.
   http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/news/cnsum00/idthft.html
http://www.bos.frb.org/consumer/identity/
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston: Identity Theft Open in a new browser window
   Brochure in html and pdf formats.
   http://www.bos.frb.org/consumer/identity/
http://www.consumersunion.org/campaigns/financialprivacynow/about.html
Financial Privacy Now Open in a new browser window
   Campaign to strengthen financial privacy protections for consumers to keep credit safe and prevent crimes like identity theft. Targets the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Project of Consumers Union.
   http://www.consumersunion.org/campaigns/financialprivacynow/about.html
http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/IDtheft.html
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles: ID Theft Information Open in a new browser window
   Include a video, forms, and resources for victims of the crime.
   http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/IDtheft.html
http://www.cj.msu.edu/~outreach/identity
ID Theft Partnerships in Prevention Open in a new browser window
   Victim advocacy, investigations, research, partners with businesses to prevent identitiy theft inside.
   http://www.cj.msu.edu/~outreach/identity
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/
ID Theft: When Bad Things Happen to Your Good Name Open in a new browser window
   Tips from the Federal Trade Commission.
   http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/
http://www.identitytheftsecurity.com/
Identity Theft Security Open in a new browser window
   Empowering consumers with tips, resources, and tools to prevent becoming victims of identity theft.
   http://www.identitytheftsecurity.com/
http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/itada/itadact.htm
Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act Open in a new browser window
   Full text of the United States national identity theft law.
   http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/itada/itadact.htm
http://news.com.com/2010-1071-958328.html
Identity Theft: Fact and fiction Open in a new browser window
   This article discusses the growth and impact of identity theft, and how society should respond to its challenges.
   http://news.com.com/2010-1071-958328.html
http://www.nclnet.org/privacy/idtheft/index.htm
Invasion of the ID Snatchers Open in a new browser window
   Online booklet from the National Consumers League.
   http://www.nclnet.org/privacy/idtheft/index.htm
http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/index.cfm?fa=viewArticle&id=1176
Knowledge@Wharton - Do You Know Where Your Identity Is? Personal Data Theft Eludes Easy Remedies Open in a new browser window
   [Free registration required to view.] Stopping identity theft is a very complicated proposition. Here are some steps that are probably required to positively impact the privacy of personal data.
   http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/index.cfm?fa=viewArticle&id=1176
http://www.toxicpink.net/
Lies, threats, a lost identity and the internet Open in a new browser window
   Chronicle of identity theft in blogs and cyberstalking. Includes tips on preventing online identity theft.
   http://www.toxicpink.net/
http://www.millersmiles.co.uk/
Millersmiles.co.uk Open in a new browser window
   Guide to avoiding online fraud and phishing scams.
   http://www.millersmiles.co.uk/
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4507484
NPR Talk of the Nation: How to Avoid Identity Theft Open in a new browser window
   How to protect your identity. [37:28 streaming audio broadcast]
   http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4507484
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4507687
NPR : ChoicePoint Security Breach Open in a new browser window
   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 sending notices to individuals whose personal and financial details were accessed by thieves posing as businessmen
   http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4507687
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4534018
NPR : Congress Aims to Combat Identity Theft Open in a new browser window
   In the wake of recent scandals involving data collection companies like ChoicePoint and LexisNexis, Congress has begun pushing for greater personal identity safeguards. [3:12 streaming audio broadcast]
   http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4534018
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4511424
NPR : Experts Urge Consumers to Act Against Identity Theft Open in a new browser window
   Georgia-based ChoicePoint Inc. is sending out letters to warn consumers their personal information has been stolen. But law enforcement officials say many more people need to be on guard for possible identity theft, after crooks got unauthorized access
   http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4511424
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4533534
NPR : Fighting Identity Theft Open in a new browser window
   Beth Givens, director of the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, discusses the recent spate of security breaches at consumer data banks. Computer hackers accessed consumer data at ChoicePoint and Lexis-Nexis. [4:20 streaming audio broadcast]
   http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4533534
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4532977
NPR : ID Thieves Target Children, Infants Open in a new browser window
   Even the youngest among us can be victims of identity theft. Seattle Times reporter Jolayne Houtz explains how, and why. John Brooke, a Seattle-area man, describes how his newborn became a target. [2:44 streaming audio broadcast]
   http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4532977
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4534021
NPR : Identity Theft in the International Arena Open in a new browser window
   NPR's Eric Weiner reports on European efforts to prevent the theft of sensitive personal data compiled by information collection companies. [4:33 streaming audio broadcast]
   http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4534021
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4532974
NPR : Information Companies and Identity Theft Open in a new browser window
   Recent data theft from information companies prompted hearings on Capitol Hill. Gail Hillebrand of Consumers Union tells Jacki Lyden what sort of personal data information companies such as Choicepoint and Lexis/Nexis collect -- and how they use it. [3:15
   http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4532974
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4508458
NPR : Protecting Yourself Against Identity Theft Open in a new browser window
   NPR's Madeleine Brand speaks with Gail Hillebrand about identity theft protection. Hillebrand is senior attorney for the Consumers Union, an independent, nonprofit testing and information organization. [3:52 streaming audio broadcast]
   http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4508458
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4533732
NPR : Safeguarding the Data Brokerage Industry, Part I Open in a new browser window
   The data brokerage industry has come under intense scrutiny with the disclosure of two high-profile identity theft cases. NPR's Farai Chideya has a special report. [11:46 streaming audio broadcast]
   http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4533732
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4533735
NPR : Safeguarding the Data Brokerage Industry, Part II Open in a new browser window
   For a closer look at data brokers and what can be done to safeguard the industry from future fraud, NPR's Ed Gordon is joined by Robert O'Harrow Junior, a staff writer at The Washington Post and author of "No Place to Hide: Behind the Scenes of Our
   http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4533735
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4530813
NPR : Senate Mulls Measures to Combat Identity Theft Open in a new browser window
   The Senate Banking Committee considers possible regulations to battle the growing problem of identity theft. The most recent Federal Trade Commission survey found that 10 million Americans were the victims of some type of identity theft in one year. [3:40
   http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4530813
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4502040
NPR : Tips on Avoiding Identity Theft Open in a new browser window
   Michele Norris talks with Evan Hendricks, editor and publisher of Privacy Times and author of "Credit Scores and Credit Reports," about why people should be concerned about identity theft and what they can do to avoid it. [5:15 streaming audio
   http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4502040
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3845410
NPR : Tips to Avoid Internet Identity Theft, E-Mail Scams Open in a new browser window
   Criminals around the world are discovering tools that let them spy on hundreds of thousands of people over the Internet, and they're stealing credit card numbers, bank account passwords, and other sensitive information. NPR's Chris Arnold reports. [5:20 s
   http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3845410
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/lis/privacy/idtheft.htm
National Conference of State Legislatures: Identity Theft Open in a new browser window
   Features current statutes, pending legislation, and publications.
   http://www.ncsl.org/programs/lis/privacy/idtheft.htm
http://www.privacyprotection.ca.gov/cover/identitytheft.htm
Office of Privacy Protection: Identity Theft Open in a new browser window
   Consumer information from this California state government agency. Some information also in Spanish.
   http://www.privacyprotection.ca.gov/cover/identitytheft.htm
http://www.phonebusters.com/english/recognizeit_identitythe.html
PhoneBusters: Identity Theft Open in a new browser window
   Includes victim information, a list of scams, statistics on the crime, and prevention tips.
   http://www.phonebusters.com/english/recognizeit_identitythe.html
http://www.privacyrights.org/identity.htm
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse - Identity Theft Resources Open in a new browser window
   Articles and related links on what to do if you are a victim of identity theft.
   http://www.privacyrights.org/identity.htm
http://www.pcria.org
Property Crime & Recovery Investigators of Alabama (PCRIA) Open in a new browser window
   A unique organization that offers education to law enforcement, private sector loss prevention officers, bank fraud investigators, and corporate fraud investigators in the areas of property crime and identity theft in Alabama.
   http://www.pcria.org
http://www.sgc.gc.ca/publications/policing/Identity_Theft_Consumers_e.asp
Public Advisory: Special Report for Consumers on Identity Theft Open in a new browser window
   Tips and reports from the Solicitor General of Canada.
   http://www.sgc.gc.ca/publications/policing/Identity_Theft_Consumers_e.asp
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/scams/identity_theft_e.htm
RCMP Frauds and Scams: Identity Theft Open in a new browser window
   Tips from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
   http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/scams/identity_theft_e.htm
http://www.smartmoney.com/bn/index.cfm?story=20050307041120
Smartmoney.com: Identity Thieves Employ High-Tech Tactics Open in a new browser window
   Five of the latest high-tech forms of identity theft along with ways consumers can protect themselves.
   http://www.smartmoney.com/bn/index.cfm?story=20050307041120
http://smartmoney.com/consumer/index.cfm?story=20050303
Smartmoney.com: Consumer Action: Your SS Number Is Just a Click Away Open in a new browser window
   Long article expresses concerns that various county clerks are publishing their residents' personal documents online. Many examples of public figures' data that can be found are given.
   http://smartmoney.com/consumer/index.cfm?story=20050303
http://smartmoney.com/debt/advice/index.cfm?story=idtheft2004
Smartmoney.com: Debt Management: Stop! Thief! Open in a new browser window
   Article by Aleksandra Todorova. Steps to restoring your good name after becoming a victim of identity theft.
   http://smartmoney.com/debt/advice/index.cfm?story=idtheft2004
http://smartmoney.com/debt/advice/index.cfm?story=ssn2004
Smartmoney.com: Debt Management: The Secret Life of Your Social Security Number Open in a new browser window
   Article by Aleksandra Todorova. "With Social Security-number (SSN)-only theft, oftentimes abusers have no intent of stealing anybody's good credit. They simply want the number so they can work and establish their own lines of credit — in their o
   http://smartmoney.com/debt/advice/index.cfm?story=ssn2004
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/idtheft.htm
Social Security Administration: Identity Theft Open in a new browser window
   Publication with tips and contact.
   http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/idtheft.htm
http://www.oag.state.ny.us/consumer/tips/identity_theft.html
State Government Site - New York Attorney Generals Office Open in a new browser window
   Preventative tips.
   http://www.oag.state.ny.us/consumer/tips/identity_theft.html
http://www.oag.state.tx.us/consumer/idtheft.shtml
Texas Attorney General: Identity Theft Open in a new browser window
   Prevention tips and victim information.
   http://www.oag.state.tx.us/consumer/idtheft.shtml
http://www.privcom.gc.ca/fs-fi/02_05_d_10_e.asp
The Privacy Commissioner of Canada: Identity Theft Open in a new browser window
   Identifies the problem and offers tips on prevention and what to do if it occurs.
   http://www.privcom.gc.ca/fs-fi/02_05_d_10_e.asp
http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/idtheft.html
U.S. Department of Justice: Identity Theft and Identity Fraud Open in a new browser window
   Features programs, prevention, and remedial steps after the crime.
   http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/idtheft.html
http://www.usps.com/postalinspectors/idthft_ncpw.htm
U.S. Postal Inspection Services: Identity Theft Open in a new browser window
   Features tips and brochures for prevention and for victims of the crime.
   http://www.usps.com/postalinspectors/idthft_ncpw.htm

Last Updated: 2007-10-04 00:07:03