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Identity Theft
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Identity Theft Resources Identity Theft http://IDTheft.gov/ http://www.identitytheft.gov/ US Postal Inspection Service. Idenity Theft is America's Fastest Growing Crime https://postalinspectors.
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Identity Theft
posted at March 5, 2013 8:49 AM EST
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Identity Theft Resources Identity Theft http://IDTheft.gov/ http://www.identitytheft.gov/ US Postal Inspection Service. Idenity Theft is America's Fastest Growing Crime https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/investigations/MailFraud/fraudschemes/mailtheft/IdentityTheft.aspx FTC To Host Workshop Examining the Effects of Identity Theft on Older Americans http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2013/02/seniortheft.shtm Recovering From ID Theft http://www.consumer.gov/articles/1016-recovering-identity-theft http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/feature-0014-identity-theft THE GROWING PROBLEM OF IDENTITY THEFT AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT http://www.banking.senate.gov/public/_files/naylor.pdf FTC Testifies on Identity Theft and the Impact on Seniors http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2002/07/senioridtheft.shtm Identity Theft, Consumer Fraud, Tax Fraud http://www.treasury.gov/services/report-fwa/Pages/id_theft.aspx http://www.treasury.gov/tigta/auditreports/2012reports/201240050fr.html http://www.treasury.gov/tigta/congress/congress_05082012.pdf Identity Theft as a Type of Consumer Fraud http://www.occ.gov/topics/consumer-protection/fraud-resources/types-consumer-fraud.html#identity Identity Theft and Your Social Security Number http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10064.html Everyone is invited to submit questions or web links relating to this topical discussion on IDENTITY THEFT. We all have personal concerns about where to look out for it, how to stop it, and what to expect if it happens to us. R 000. |
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posted at March 5, 2013 9:01 AM EST
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Identity Theft and Financial Fraud http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/pubs/ID_theft/idtheft.html Defining Identity Theft http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/pubs/ID_theft/definingidtheft.html Growing Trends in Identity Theft http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/pubs/ID_theft/growingtrends.html Federal Identity Theft Laws http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/pubs/ID_theft/idtheftlaws.html 000. |
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posted at March 5, 2013 9:14 AM EST
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Identy Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act of 1998 http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-105publ318/pdf/PLAW-105publ318.pdf The Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act accomplished four things:
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Re: Identity Theft
posted at March 5, 2013 2:45 PM EST
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Here is a great video to watch about Identity Theft from the US Postal Inspection Service. I think you can download it to watch offline as well, but I watch it in my web browser. Identity Crisis http://www.postalinspectorsvideo.com/USPIS/IdentityCrisis.wmv R |
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posted at March 5, 2013 2:52 PM EST
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National Consumer Protection Week and Identity Theft addresses both adults and children's vulnerabilities. http://www.ncpw.gov/resource-topics/identity-theft R |
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Re: Identity Theft
posted at March 5, 2013 3:12 PM EST
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From the Consumer Federation of America http://www.idtheftinfo.org/ Consumer Federation of America's IDTheftInfo.org website is an easy-to-use gateway for information about identity theft from CFA and other good sources. You can take a quiz to test your ID theft savvy, learn how to protect yourself, and find information about what to do if you become an ID theft victim. Advice for businesses about data security is also provided. The “Latest News” section keeps you informed about identity theft-related issues and developments. R |
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posted at March 6, 2013 7:48 AM EST
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Websites in English and Spanish that offer information about National Protect Your Identity Week. Protect Your ID Now http://www.protectyouridnow.org/ Cuide Su Identidad (Spanish) http://www.cuidesuidentidad.org/ OCC Supports National Protect Your Identity Week http://www.occ.gov/news-issuances/news-releases/2011/nr-occ-2011-129.html If You Become a Victim of Identity Theft http://www.occ.gov/publications/publications-by-type/other-publications-reports/idtheft.pdf 000. |
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posted at March 6, 2013 2:22 PM EST
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San Diego Police Department Neighborhood Policing Resource Team. Preventing Fraud and Identity Theft This paper contains tips for preventing telemarketing and other phone fraud, Internet fraud and other crimes, identity theft, Wi-Fi hacking and hotspot dangers, and other scams. It also contains tips and advice for safer use of the Internet. Many of these tips also apply to text messaging. http://www.sandiego.gov/police/pdf/crimeprevention/PreventingFraudAndIdentityTheft.pdf 000. |
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Re: Identity Theft
posted at March 6, 2013 6:42 PM EST
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For Release: 02/14/2013 FTC To Host Workshop Examining the Effects of Identity Theft on Older Americans http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2013/02/seniortheft.shtm The Federal Trade Commission will host a one-day workshop on May 7, 2013, exploring how identity theft impacts older Americans. Seniors are particularly vulnerable to identity theft because they tend to have more assets and readily available cash than others. Identity thieves may also view seniors as attractive targets based on their belief that they may be more trusting or easier to exploit. Given the serious and widespread harm caused by identity theft, the FTC has devoted significant resources towards combating the problem, acting on three main fronts: aggressively enforcing the law, serving as a clearinghouse for identity theft complaints, and educating consumers and businesses about identity theft. The workshop, coinciding with Older Americans Month, will provide a forum for public-sector, private-sector, and consumer representatives to discuss and examine ways to inform and empower seniors and their caregivers on protecting personal information and resolving identity theft matters. The workshop is free and open to the public. Topics may include: A discussion of medical identity theft and why seniors are vulnerable on this front; An analysis of how seniors might be impacted by tax and government benefits-related identity theft and how to safeguard their identity in light of the movement of government benefits away from paper; An exploration of how older consumers are susceptible to identity theft in nursing home settings and assisted living situations, and how to minimize their exposure; and Practical ideas for outreach to older consumers; examine how educational messages can best be conveyed, and who effective messengers might be. Entities and organizations may submit requests to participate as panelists and may recommend topics for inclusion on the agenda. The requests and recommendations can be submitted electronically to seniorIDtheft@ftc.gov. Paper submissions should be mailed or delivered to: 600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W., Room H-113 (Annex B), Washington, DC 20580. Prospective panelists should submit a statement detailing their expertise on the issues to be addressed and contact information no later than April 5, 2013. Panelists will be selected based on expertise and the need to include a broad range of views. The workshop will be held at the FTC's satellite building conference center, 601 New Jersey Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. The Federal Trade Commission works for consumers to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices and to provide information to help spot, stop, and avoid them. To file a complaint in English or Spanish, visit the FTC's online Complaint Assistant or call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357). The FTC enters complaints into Consumer Sentinel, a secure, online database available to more than 2,000 civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad. The FTC’s website provides free information on a variety of consumer topics. Like the FTC on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to press releases for the latest FTC news and resources. MEDIA CONTACT: Jay Mayfield Office of Public Affairs 202-326-2181 STAFF CONTACT: Steve Toporoff Bureau of Consumer Protection (202) 326-3135 stoporoff@ftc.gov Lisa Schifferle Bureau of Consumer Protection (202) 326-3377 lschifferle@ftc.gov Jennifer Leach Consumer and Business Education (202) 326-3203 jleach@ftc.gov FTC Complaint Assistant http://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/ Subscribe to FTC Press Releases https://www.ftc.gov/opa/subscribe.shtm#pr Free Information on Consumer Topics http://www.ftc.gov/consumer Federal Trade Commission on Facebook http://www.ftc.gov/leaving/facebook/index.shtml Federal Trade Commission on Twitter http://www.ftc.gov/leaving/twitter/index.shtml 000. |
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Re: Identity Theft
posted at March 6, 2013 6:44 PM EST
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