Protection from Identity Theft
Ways to protect yourself and agencies to help you.
Independent Ways to Protect Yourself
-Shred/destroy private records and statements
-Secure mail
-Keep Social Security number safe
-Don't leave paper trail (receipts)
-Keep credit card in sight
-Be aware of who you are in business with
-Get name off of the marketers' hit lists
-Don't give out personal information easily
-Check over credit report
-Review credit card statements closely
Agencies to Help
Do-Not-Call registry
Federal Trade Commission
United States Department of Justice
United States Postal Inspection Services
The United States Secret Service
Internet Crime Complaint Center
Office to Victims of Crime
U.S. Department of Education
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Social Security Administration