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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.
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Hot Topics: Management: Privacy
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FACTA - Disposing of Consumer Report Information [28080] 
Applies to consumer reports or information derived from consumer reports
Applies to consumer reports or information derived from consumer reports
FACTA Disposal Rule [28079]
Applies to people and both large and small organizations that use consumer reports
Applies to people and both large and small organizations that use consumer reports
ID Theft Affidavit ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
[20584]
Use the ID Theft Affidavit to alert companies where a new account was opened in your name
[20584] Use the ID Theft Affidavit to alert companies where a new account was opened in your name
Identity Theft & Fraud [13818] US Department of Justice guidance on what to do about identity theft and fraud
Identity Theft Laws in the USA [27836]
A listing of numerous state and federal laws and agencies dealing with identity theft
A listing of numerous state and federal laws and agencies dealing with identity theft
Identity Theft Prevention & Survival [13822]
Things to do to protect your privacy - sample letter to send to credit reporting agencies
Things to do to protect your privacy - sample letter to send to credit reporting agencies
Identity Theft Prevention Guide [25297]
Booklet to help you understand how to combat identity theft and steps to take if your identity is stolen
Booklet to help you understand how to combat identity theft and steps to take if your identity is stolen
Potential Terrorist Use of Official Identification, Uniforms, or Vehicles [25296]
Warning from the US Dept of Homeland Security
[25296] Warning from the US Dept of Homeland Security
Pretexting: Backgrounder [29163]
The act of pretending to be someone who you are not, by telling an untruth, or creating deception
The act of pretending to be someone who you are not, by telling an untruth, or creating deception
Pretexting: The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act [29162]
Subtitle B - Fraudulent Access to Financial Information, the law that prohibits pretexting
Subtitle B - Fraudulent Access to Financial Information, the law that prohibits pretexting
Pretexting: Your Personal Information Revealed [29161]
The practice of getting your personal information under false pretenses
The practice of getting your personal information under false pretenses
Recovery From the Effects of Identity Theft [28078]
Stepsto take if you are a victim of identity theft
Stepsto take if you are a victim of identity theft
Security Freeze Guidance [34117]
A security freeze lets consumers stop thieves from getting credit in their names
A security freeze lets consumers stop thieves from getting credit in their names
Tips for Preventing Identity Theft [25298]
Advice for protecting yourself from theft of your identity
Advice for protecting yourself from theft of your identity
Tips for Protecting Your Identity & Online Security [26000]
Fraud protection tips related to internet online security
Fraud protection tips related to internet online security
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