Library: English | Freeze Your Credit File Leave ID Thieves Out in the Cold. A credit file "security freeze" is a preventive tool to help you avoid identity theft and to block imposters from using your personal information to establish credit. This publication explains how to "freeze" your credit file, which prevents new credit from being established in your name until you temporarily or permanently lift the freeze. Filed Under: Fraud/Scams Credit Privacy Rights on May 14, 2008
Library: English | State Credit Freeze Chart . Consumer Action has prepared a chart listing guidelines for placing a "security freeze" on your credit file. Filed Under: Credit Fraud/Scams Privacy Rights on Mar 27, 2008
Library: English | Credit Card Fraud - Lesson Plan . This updated packet provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. The 18-page packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and Phishing information. (Note: It is only available as a PDF file.) Filed Under: Fraud/Scams Credit Cards on Jan 16, 2008
Library: English | Recognizing Credit Card Fraud . Credit card fraud happens when consumers give their credit card number to unfamiliar individuals, when cards are lost or stolen, when mail is diverted from the intended recipient and taken by criminals, or when employees of a business copy the card or card numbers of a cardholder. This new Consumer Action publication explains how to recognize and avoid many forms of fraud that involve credit cards, such as skimming, phishing, ID theft and counterfeit cards. Filed Under: Fraud/Scams Credit Cards on Jan 16, 2008
Library: English | Credit Card Fraud - Powerpoint Training Slides . The Credit Card Fraud Powerpoint training file is available for download in the "Download File" section. Filed Under: Fraud/Scams Credit Cards Workshops/Trainings on Jan 16, 2008
Library: English | Questions and answers about credit card fraud Training Manual. This 24-page publication provides information about many aspects of credit card fraud and offers tips for recognizing fraud and preventing it. The guide also covers how to check your credit card billing statement, where to report credit card fraud and what to do when fraud strikes. A list of helpful resources is included. Filed Under: Fraud/Scams Credit Cards Workshops/Trainings on Jan 16, 2008
Library: English | Protect Your Phone Records - Powerpoint Slides . The Protect Your Phone Records PowerPoint slides explain who would want to access your phone records, why they might want to do it, how these people try to access your private information and what you can do to reduce the chances of becoming a victim. The PowerPoint slides can be downloaded from the "Download File" section. Filed Under: Fraud/Scams Telephone Privacy Rights on Aug 28, 2007
Library: English | Protect Your Phone Records - Lesson Plan . This lesson plan, which explains why phone records contain private information that someone might try to access without consent for illegal or harmful purposes, is designed to help you lead trainings and seminars. The 13-page packet, part of the Protecting Your Phone Records series, contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and worksheets for participants. (Note: It is only available as a PDF file.) Filed Under: Fraud/Scams Telephone Privacy Rights on Aug 27, 2007
Library: English | Protect Your Phone Records - Leader’s Guide . Pretexting is a method of obtaining someone else’s personal information, including phone records, under false pretenses. This Leader’s Guide, written in question-and-answer format, will help give trainers background on the techniques pretexters use, the damage they can do to victims, various laws and regulations that keep phone records private, how to protect personal data and how victims can file complaints. A companion brochure is available. Filed Under: Fraud/Scams Telephone Privacy Rights on Jul 11, 2007
Library: English | Protect Your Phone Records . Phone records are an important source of private information that someone might try to access without your consent for illegal or harmful purposes. This publication can help you understand who would want to access your phone records, why they might want to do it, how they try to access your private information and what you can do to reduce the chances of becoming a victim. A companion Leader's Guide is available. Filed Under: Fraud/Scams Telephone Privacy Rights on Jun 28, 2007