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Introduction
What is Identity Theft?
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Consider This Example
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It's a Crime
Take Action to Avoid ID Theft
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Secure Your Mail
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Keep Financial Info Private
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Keep Phone Calls Private
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Use Internet Carefully
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Protect Your SSN
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Credit Report Monitoring
If Your Identity is Stolen
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Report to Credit Bureaus
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Report to Law Enf & FTC
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Banks, Credit Cards, Creditors
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Protect Your Rights
Specific Types of ID Theft Tips
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Credit/Charge Cards
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Banks/Checks/Debit Cards
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Social Security Number
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Utilities and Phones
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Criminal Record Information
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Mail Theft
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Passports
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Bankruptcy
FTC Resources
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Identity Theft Affidavit
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Sample Dispute Letters
Phone & Website References
Consumer Protection » Identity Theft:
Quick Reference Phone & Website Reference
Government Agency Contacts
Attorney General Troy King's Consumer Protection Hotline
1-800-392-5658
www.ago.alabama.gov
Federal Trade Commission
1-877-IDTHEFT
www.ftc.gov
United States Postal Inspector
404-608-4500
www.usps.com
Social Security Administration
1-800-772-1213
www.ssa.gov
Credit Bureau Contacts
Equifax
1-800-525-6285
Experian
1-888-397-3742
Trans Union
1-800-680-7289
Check Verification Services
TeleCheck
1-800-710-9898
Certegy Inc.
1-800-437-5120
International Check Services
1-800-631-9656
Other Consumer-Related Contacts
To reduce the number of unsolicited offers of credit
1-888-5-OPT-OUT
(1-888-567-8688)
To reduce the number of telemarketer calls you receive
1-888-382-1222
www.donotcall.gov
