The U.S. Department of Justice defines identity theft as a crime. Identity theft and identity fraud are terms used to refer to all types of crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person’s personal data in some way that involves fraud or deception, typically for economic gain.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has released an online multi media education tool you can use to learn how to better protect your computer and yourself from identity thieves. It also includes actions you can take if your personal information has been compromised.
Click the following links to view important government updates concerning ID Theft, Internet Security, and protecting your confidentiality.
FDIC: www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/guard/index.html
FDIC: www.fdic.gov/consumer/index.html
Victims Guide: www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs17a.htm
Protection Information: www.idtheft.gov/takeaction.html
Protection Information: www.consumer.gov/idtheft
Identity Theft Hotline: 1-877-IDTHEFT (438-4338)
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