81. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS identity theft or identity fraud (true name fraud) is the taking of Recently criminalshave been using the victim’s identity to commit crimes ranging form http://www.identitytheft.org/faq.htm

Home Startling Facts ID-Theft Survival Kit Book ... Audiocassettes Identity Theft Resources What To Do First Comforting Words Prevention Measures Recommended Books ... Testimonials ID Theft Action Letters ID Theft Victim ID Theft Advocate About the Author Background Information ... Order Information Identity Theft Laws Theft Deterrence Act Photo Gallery Professional Services Identity Theft Links ... Contact Information FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS You may have questions as you forge through the "identity-theft jungle." Although I want to provide as much help to victims as possible, it is unrealistic to answer all the questions that we receive by e-mail. In the book From Victim to Victor , you will find many answers to your questions. Also The Identity Thefts Survival Kit contains many pages of resources as well as a list of attorneys who deal with the issues of identity fraud. You may need to get a consultation with an attorney to get specific answers about your case. However, if you have general questions about your identity theft problem that is not urgent, you may contact me by e-mail . I cannot answer all questions; however, I will provide weekly updates to answer general

82. USATODAY.com - Act Now To Prevent Identity Theft Act now to prevent identity theft Horror movie fans know that the arrested after athief committed a crime in their If you suspect identity theft, contact the http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/columnist/block/2002-11-25-id-theft_x.htm

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83. City Of Stockton, CA - Police Department - Identity Theft And Internet Fraud identity theft and Internet fraud. If you feel you have been the victim of identitytheft, the Stockton Police Department s Crimes Against Persons http://www.stocktongov.com/police/pages/IDtheft-Internetfraud.htm

Stockton Homepage For Residents For Visitors For Businesses ... SEARCH 22 E. Market Street Stockton, CA police@ci.stockton.ca.us Police Department Crime Prevention Alarms Auto Theft Prevention Child Safety Crime Stoppers ... For Seniors Prevention at Home Apartment Watch Apartment/Condo Security Home Safety Home Security Inspection Neighborhood Watch Safety at Your Front Door Away From Home In Your Car On the Street Public Transportation Sitemap ... Site Search Identity Theft and Internet Fraud Identity Theft Identity theft occurs when someone gains access to another person's personal information, such as a Social Security number, bank or credit card number(s), or Driver's License number, and uses the information fraudulently, such as to secure loans for cars or housing, open fraudulent credit accounts, or steal another person's bank account. If you feel you have been the victim of identity theft, the Stockton Police Department's Crimes Against Persons/Property Section would like to help. You should start by filing a report with the Police Department. Contact the

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Search: Facts for Consumers PDF Version ID Theft: What's It All About Dear Consumer: The Federal Trade Commission has published this booklet to help raise consumer awareness of identity theft. If you or someone you know is a victim of identity theft, please visit www.consumer.gov/idtheft We encourage you to share this booklet with your family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors. Sincerely, J. Howard Beales, III, Director Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission Contents Letter to Consumers Introduction How Identity Theft Occurs How Can I Tell if I'm a Victim of Identity Theft?

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Financial Crimes Division The Secret Service investigates crimes associated with financial institutions. Today, this jurisdiction includes bank fraud, access device fraud involving credit and debit cards, telecommunications and computer crimes, fraudulent identification, fraudulent government and commercial securities, and electronic funds transfer fraud. Mission Statement Table of Contents Access Device Fraud Counterfeit and Fraudulent Identification Money Laundering Computer Fraud ... Contact the Criminal Investigative Division Financial Institution Fraud (FIF) and Related Criminal Investigations On November 5, 1990, the Congress enacted legislation that gave the Secret Service concurrent jurisdiction with the Department of Justice to investigate fraud, both civil and criminally against any federally insured financial institution or the Resolution Trust Corporation. Annually, agents of the Secret Service review thousands of criminal referrals submitted by Treasury Department regulators. The Secret Service promotes an aggressive policy toward conducting these investigations in an effort to safeguard the soundness of our financial institutions. Major Initiatives: The Secret Service has concurrent jurisdiction with the Department of Justice to investigate fraud, both civil and criminal, against federally insured financial(FIF) institutions. The Crime Bill of 1994 extended our FIF investigative authority to the year 2004.

86. ScamSafe: Help Prevent Identity Theft [Yass,New South Wales,Australia] for fighting identity theft, consumer fraud and protecting through the National CrimePrevention Program to and financial devastation caused by identity theft. http://www.scamsafe.com/scamsafe/2004/03/help_prevent_id.html

hostName = '.scamsafe.com'; ScamSafe News and information for fighting identity theft, consumer fraud and protecting personal credit. START HERE (FAQ) Best Links for More Info Site Map FreeFind Categories Business Information Consumer Information FRAUD ALERTS News (Crime) ... Research SUBSCRIBE. Get notified about new posts. NO spam. [ Archives Jun. 7, 2004 - Jun 13, 2004 May. 31, 2004 - Jun 6, 2004 May. 24, 2004 - May 30, 2004 ... Mar. 22, 2004 - Mar 28, 2004 Last 20 Posts Work-at-home scam saga continues FRAUD ALERT: Fraud prompts Sovereign action Identity theft case nets terror link [Long Island,NY] Two Redmond Teens Accused Of Identity Theft [Seattle,WA] ... Probe leads to identity theft arrest [Meriden,CT] For more, see the Full archives var site="sm4scamsafe" Home Help prevent identity theft [Yass,New South Wales,Australia] Australians would be better equipped to stop identity theft after the launch of a new Government information kit, Member for Hume Alby Schultz said. The kit, titled How to prevent and respond to identity theft, has been funded by the Australian Government through the National Crime Prevention Program to lessen the emotional and financial devastation caused by identity theft. FULL STORY , Yass Tribune] Category: Consumer Information Permalink TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: http://www.typepad.com/t/trackback/524785

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Site online since January 2001 Last Update: January 24, 2003 Home P ginas en espa ol ... In The Workplace How Can You Decrease Your Risk of Becoming a Victim of Identity Theft? Identity theft is a crime in which the imposter obtains key pieces of information such as Social Security and driver's license numbers to obtain credit, merchandise and services in the name of the victim. The victim is left with a ruined credit history and the time-consuming and complicated task of regaining financial health. The imposter may even use the victim's good name for criminal activities. It is a dual crime - committed against an individual whose name and good credit history was ruined and against businesses who lost cash and merchandise. ITRC strongly believes that while it is important for consumers to take steps to decrease their risk factors, the business community must do their part as well. This crime truly begins in the acquiring, use, storage and access of information we have given to businesses and governmental agencies. Until these groups do their part, this crime will not be stopped. This guide includes the following items: Test your identity risk factor: How do thieves get my information?

88. Kirkland Police Department - Identity Theft identity theft prevention Tips. or the police in the community where the identitytheft took place. have been known to refuse to write reports on such crimes. http://www.ci.kirkland.wa.us/depart/police/identity.htm

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HOME MAINEJOBS HOMES WHEELS ... Help/Site Guide Network Affiliate Wednesday, April 14, 2004 Identity theft, fraud so easy 'it's absurd' By MATT WICKENHEISER, Portland Press Herald Writer E-mail this story to a friend Also on this page: MORE INFORMATION ADVERTISEMENT Staff photo by Shawn Patrick Ouellette Frank Abagnale, the young scam artist portrayed in the movie "Catch Me If You Can," talks to audience members Tuesday after his talk at the Sable Oaks Marriott in South Portland. "The fact is that what I did 40 years ago is 2,000 times easier to do today," he said. MORE INFORMATION WHAT YOU SHOULD DO According to the Federal Trade Commission, if you think your identity has been stolen, you should: Contact the fraud departments of one of the three major credit bureaus to place a fraud alert on your credit file. The fraud alert asks creditors to contact you before opening any new accounts or making any changes to your existing accounts. As soon as the credit bureau confirms your fraud alert, the other two credit bureaus will be automatically notified to place fraud alerts, and all three credit reports will be sent to you free of charge. Close the accounts that you know or believe have been tampered with or opened fraudulently. Use the ID Theft Affidavit when disputing new unauthorized accounts.

93. Your Credit Card Companies - A Partnership For Consumer Credit Information and date of birth, to assume your identity and make In addition, we aggressivelyseek to prevent lost, stolen or the victim is even aware a crime has been http://www.yourcreditcardcompanies.com/forconsumers/fraud.asp

How identity thieves get your personal information: They steal wallets and purses containing your identification and credit and bankcards. They steal your mail, including your bank and credit card statements, pre-approved credit offers, telephone calling cards and tax information. They complete a "change of address form" to divert your mail to another location. They rummage through your trash, or the trash of businesses, for personal data in a practice known as "dumpster diving." They fraudulently obtain your credit report by posing as a landlord, employer or someone else who may have a legitimate need for, and a legal right to, the information. They get your information from the workplace in a practice known as "business record theft."

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PROTECTING YOURSELF FROM IDENTITY THEFT Just as we've had to target harden our homes - it now becomes increasingly important to target harden our personal identities from theft and fraud. Though it's impossible to close out all the sources of personal data, you can do some things that make personal theft more difficult: Social Security Number Think of your Social Security Number as the gateway to all your personal records. Once in the hands of a clever crook, all your other records are quickly available to him. Give this number only to people who have a legitimate need to know. Pre-Approved Credit Offers Think of these as an I.D. theft waiting to happen. If you do not want the card, destroy the offer. The same goes for any statements you receive with credit card information on them. Crooks get information by combing through trash cans. Phone Books Consider listing only your name and phone number, or get an unlisted number. Telemarketing Calls Never give personal information to phone solicitors. Many identity thieves lure victims into giving personal information by telling them they've won a fabulous prize. Think it through. Remember – IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT PROBABLY IS! Mailing Lists Opt out of as many mailing lists as you can. When doing business with a company, or giving to a charity, ask them not to sell or rent your name and address to anyone else.

96. Florida Attorney General - About Identity Theft Crimes victim s identities to commit crimes ranging from Florida s identity theft Resourceand Response center is a good information regarding how to prevent ID theft http://myfloridalegal.com/pages.nsf/0/932BC47213C29D3385256DBB0048479D?OpenDocum

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98. Air Force Sergeants Association PREVENT BECOMING AN identity theft VICTIM While no one can totally prevent thiscrime from occurring, here are some positive steps to take which will http://www.afsahq.org/body_leg_letter25.htm

IDENTITY THEFT AND FRAUD Identity theft is a complex problem and undoubtedly one of the fastest growing problems of our time. It is estimated that there were over 500,000 victims of this crime in 2000 alone! The recent theft of computer equipment and personal identification information from a TRICARE contractor brings the possibility of this problem into a much sharper focus for many military personnel, retirees, and their families. HOW THIEVES GET PERSONAL INFORMATION They steal your mail or your wallet. Sometimes they go through your trash can, looking for straight cut or unshredded papers. They can also steal it from a loan or credit application form you filled out or from files at a hospital, bank, school or business that you deal with. They may have obtained it from dumpsters outside of such companies. They listen in on conversations you have in public or they may be a friend or relative or someone who works for you who has access to your information. Unless you're careful, they will trick you into giving them the information over the telephone or by e-mail. Sometimes they buy the information on the internet or from someone else who may have stolen it from you. Professional thieves employ technology to get this information from your computer, especially those without firewalls. PREVENT BECOMING AN IDENTITY THEFT VICTIM While no one can totally prevent this crime from occurring, here are some positive steps to take which will decrease your risk of becoming a victim:

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Crime Prevention Services - Business Crime Crime Prevention Home Business Crime Safety at Home Seniors Safety Fact Sheets Virtual Book Shelf ... Crime Prevention Academy Business Crime Watch Businesses are often prime targets for criminal activity. Most business areas are not well traveled when shops are closed, this means that if criminal activity takes place, there may be few or no witnesses. A few simple precautions on the part of small business owners however, can greatly reduce the likelihood of a break-in taking place The Peel Regional Police, in conjunction with the Mississauga Crime Prevention Association and Brampton Safe City Association, have developed an excellent programme for business in this area. For a small annual fee

100. Hibernia National Bank - Corporate Investor And Media Services fight these and other money crimes, this month will distribute two brochures on fraudprevention one for They describe identity theft, check and credit-card http://www.corporate-ir.net/ireye/ir_site.zhtml?ticker=HIB&script=410&layout=0&i

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