Identity Theft
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| About identity theft | Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personally identifying information, like your name, Social Security number, or credit card number, without your permission, to commit fraud or other crimes. | 0|
| Avoiding identity theft | Guard your financial information. Keep your social security number confidential. Beware of imposters. Keep your mail safe. Get off credit marketing lists. | 0|
| Facts about identity theft | Identity theft occurs when personal information is stolen and used for another person's gain. | 0|
| How identity theft works | The ease of shopping and comparing products and prices online has made it an attractive option for many shoppers. How can you make sure your transactions are safe and your credit card information going only where you intend it to? | 0|
| Identity theft - quick facts | It's important to protect your personal information, and to take certain steps quickly to minimize the potential damage from identity theft if your information is accidentally disclosed or deliberately stolen. | 0|
| Identity theft tips for teens | All a thief needs is a little information about you such as your driver's license, checking account or credit card number, Social Security number or even just your wireless phone. | 0|
| If your information has been compromised, but has not yet been misused | Having your information lost or stolen can be a frightening experience, because you may worry about how the information may be misused if it falls into the wrong hands. You might be in this situation if, for example, your wallet was stolen; you responded | 0|
| Protecting yourself and your information against intruders | This fact sheet covers: * How to Protect Yourself * Additional Definitions * Resources | 0|
| Recovering from identity theft | If you are a victim of identity theft, take the following four steps as soon as possible, and keep a record with the details of your conversations and copies of all correspondence. | 0|
| Take Charge: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft | In the course of a busy day, you may write a check at the grocery store, charge tickets to a ball game, rent a car, mail your tax returns, change service providers for your cell phone, or apply for a credit card. Chances are you don't give these everyday | 0|
| Working to resolve identity theft | Identity theft can affect everyone, including teenagers. It is important for you to know what information is needed to steal your identity and the best ways of protecting your information. Your information, in the wrong hands, can ‘jack your life!’ | 0