The Complete Idiot's Guide to Recovering from Identity Theft Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States and in many cases the victim has no knowledge of the theft until the situation is dire. Even then, most people have no idea what to do to get their lives back…
Privacy Topic: Id Theft
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News & Headlines
- February 01, 2012 IRS tax fraud crackdown targets identity thieves
- September 30, 2011 Discover expects U.S. 'enforcement action' over its marketing
- August 31, 2011 How to avoid getting skimmed by ATM scammers
- August 05, 2011 Your face on Facebook is key to personal info
- June 30, 2011 The Cloud Darkens
Publications
Monday, October 10, 2011
ID Theft & Account Fraud - Powerpoint Training Slides (Spanish). El archivo de la presentación en PowerPoint del seminario Robo de identidad y fraude de cuentas está disponible en la sección "Download File".
Monday, October 10, 2011
Elder Fraud : Preventing Senior Scams - Powerpoint Training Slides (Spanish). El archivo de la presentación en PowerPoint del seminario Prevención de estafas a las personas de edad avanzada está disponible en la sección "Download File".
Friday, April 29, 2011
ID Theft & Account Fraud - Powerpoint Training Slides (English). The ID Theft & Account Fraud Powerpoint training file is available for download in the "Download File" section.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Elder Fraud : Preventing Senior Scams - Powerpoint Training Slides. The Preventing Senior Scams Powerpoint training file is available for download in the "Download File" section.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Senior Scams - Just say no! (Korean). 사기꾼은 모든 사람들이 경계를 해야 하겠지만 특히 노인들은 이들에게 사기를 당할 위험이 큽니다. 이 소책자는 여러가지 사기 형태에 설명하고 있으며 특히 노인들을 상대로 하는 사기에 대해 중점을 두고 있습니다. 어떻게 사기를 식별하고 피할 수 있는 지에 대한 도움말을 포함하고 있습니다.
Everyone must be on guard against scams, but seniors can sometimes be more vulnerable to fraud. This brochure outlines the many guises of fraud, with special attention to scams that target seniors. Signs of fraud and tips for avoiding scams are included.
CA News & Special Reports
2006 Privacy Issue The legal right to privacy has been recognized in the U.S. since the late 1890s. This Special Report addresses: What Is Privacy?, Why is it important? and What threats against you and your family are viable once privacy is breached? ( Friday, May 05, 2006 )
On Our Radar
- August 04, 2011 Map of medical identity theft reveals geographic patterns The World Privacy Forum has published an interactive map of medical identity theft occurrences in the United States, based on complaints to the Federal Trade Commission.
Coalition
- No coalition articles found.
BookNotes
Stopping Identity Theft This new book—available March 6, 2009—outlines 10 steps you can take to protect yourself or your family from ID theft and medical identity theft, the fastest growing crime in America. By reading this book, you will learn what to do now to safeguard your bank…
Stolen Lives: Identity Theft Prevention Made Simple
Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America, affecting 10 million Americans every year. Stolen Lives is a privacy wakeup call, with how-to methods to protect your greatest financial asset - your identity. Prevention is not difficult, but it takes organization and discipline. Stolen…
Credit Scores & Credit Reports The U.S. credit reporting system keeps detailed financial histories on more than 200 million Americans. Evan Hendricks' Credit Scores & Credit Reports is a well-informed, informative, and well-written guide to a subject of great and growing importance to consumers. Hendricks, a foremost privacy expert, examines…
Your Evil Twin: Beyond the Identity Theft Epidemic Bob Sullivan, author and identity theft expert, probes this exploding crime. ID theft has hit ordinary citizens and celebrities alike, from Oprah Winfrey to Steven Spielberg, and costs the economy $50 billion a year. "Your Evil Twin" covers the topic from every angle, from mastermind…
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