What To Do If Your Personal Information Has Been Compromised
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Are you worried about identity theft? If you have received a notice from a bank, credit card company, or other reputable institution informing you that your personal information may have been accidentally disclosed, stolen, or lost, there are some things you can do to minimize the potential for the theft of your identity.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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How Identity Theft Happens
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There are many ways that criminals can obtain your personal information. This resource provides information and details on how identity theft may occur and how to prevent identity theft from happening.
By: U.S. Dept of Education, Office of the Inspector General
Identity Theft
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Being a student does not safeguard you against identity theft, one of the fastest growing consumer crimes in the nation. Identity thieves don't steal your money; they steal your name and reputation and use them for their own financial gain. They attempt to steal your future! Identity theft literally steals who you are, and it can seriously jeopardize your financial future.
By: U.S. Dept. of Education, Office of Inspector General
What To Do If you are a Victim of Identity Theft
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If you suspect that your personal information has been misused to commit fraud or theft, act immediately, and keep a detailed record of your conversations and correspondence. Your first three steps that should be taken immediately are listed here, as well as other follow-up procedures. Helpful forms can be found in the forms folder.
By: U.S. Dept. of Education, Office of Inspector General
Remedying the Effects of Identity Theft
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If you are a victim of Identity Theft, you have specific rights. This is a brief summary of those rights that will help you recover from Identity theft.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Consumer Resources
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Here you can locate resources you may use to resolve a consumer problem, contact a consumer agency, or locate assistance.
By: State of Alaska, Dept. of Law
Out of Work? How to Deal with Creditors
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If you have recently lost your job, you are probably wondering how you're going to make ends meet. Here you can locate publications from the FTC which set out your rights when it comes to fair debt collection and credit reporting practices.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Spanish / Español
Your Rights and the Law
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Here you have access to several of the laws that govern your rights when dealing with financial institutions or credit reporting agencies about a debt or when seeking credit.
By: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
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