Protect Your Identity
Help! I think my identity has been stolen!
Place a fraud alert with the credit reporting bureaus
Avoid ID Theft: Deter, Detect, Defend.
Useful information on Identity Theft from the
FTC
What identity theft means & how it can occur
How to find out if your identity was stolen
What to do if your identity is stolen
How to protect yourself from identity theft
How to file a complaint with the FTC
Visit the FTC’s Website to learn more.
Protect Your Identity
Identity theft can cause more headache than you may realize. In fact, it can make it hard for you to put utilities in your name, get a job, rent an apartment, and more! It’s never too late to change your habits to protect yourself from identity theft. Learn more at consumer.gov, a website sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission.
Keep your financial records, Social Security and Medicare cards in a safe place
Shred papers and solicitations that have your account number, personal, or medical information listed
Take mail out of your mailbox as soon as you can
Only give your Social Security Number if you must, ask if you can use another kind of identification
Never give your financial or personal information to someone who calls or emails you
Watch your bills and account statements for transactions that were not done by you
Some other good resources related to Fraud and ID Theft
IC3 partners with the FBI and NW3C (National White Collar Crime Center) to allow online complaint/investigation
www.ic3.gov
AARP Scam/Fraud page also has lots of helpful resources AARP Scam-Fraud Page
Mastercard provides U.S. cardholders with services to help detect and resolve identity theft at no extra cost. Visit Mastercard for more information
