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From Federal Trade Commission Identity Theft Program:

2003 FTC Survey on Identity Theft (PDF File)

FTC Releases Survey of Identity Theft in U.S. 27.3 Million Victims in Past 5 Years, Billions in Losses for Businesses and Consumers

‘Active Duty’ Alerts Help Protect Military Personnel from Identity Theft (PDF File) | (HTML Version)
     
ID Theft: What It’s All About (PDF File) | (HTML Version)

The FTC’s primer on identity theft. Includes how to minimize the risk of identity theft and basics on what to do if you are a victim.

Take Charge: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft (PDF File) | (HTML Version)

The FTC’s comprehensive guide for victims of identity theft. Includes the ID Theft Affidavit.
     
ID Theft Affidavit (PDF File)

This form helps you report an identity theft to your creditors.

What To Do If Your Personal Information Has Been Compromised (PDF File) | (HTML Version)

How to respond if your personal information is compromised when an organization’s security is breached.

Identity Crisis… What to Do If Your Identity Is Stolen (PDF File) | (HTML Version)

Four pages of advice on dealing with identity theft.

Identity Thieves Can Ruin Your Good Name: Tips for Avoiding Identity Theft (PDF File) | (HTML Version)

Basic tips on a wallet-sized card.

Remedying the Effects of Identity Theft (PDF File)

Summarizes your rights as a victim of identity theft.

How Not to Get Hooked by a Phishing Scam (PDF File) | (HTML Version)

How to avoid online scammers who want to steal your personal information.

Getting Purse-onal: What To Do If Your Wallet or Purse Is Stolen (PDF File) | (HTML Version)

Basic advice on a single page.

Your Access to Free Credit Reports (PDF File) | (HTML Version)

Educates consumers about their right to a free copy of their credit reports. The brochure outlines the nine-month roll-out period that began on December 1, 2004; explains the ordering process by Web, toll-free telephone number, and postal address; and includes a copy of the standard credit report request form.
     
Privacy Choices for Your Personal Financial Information (PDF File) | (HTML Version)

Explains that federal law gives you the right to stop (opt out of) some sharing of your personal financial information, that you will receive privacy notices from financial institutions you do business with, and what to do when you receive the notices.

 

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