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 impostors 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: Privacy Rights Fraud/Scams Credit on Jun 04, 2008
Library: English | Freeze Your Credit File - Powerpoint Slides . The Freeze Your Credit File Powerpoint File is available for download in the "Download File" section. Filed Under: Privacy Rights Fraud/Scams Credit on May 19, 2008
Library: English | Credit Report Security Freeze - Training Packet . To provide participants with the knowledge to determine whether a security freeze is right for them and, if it is, how to place, lift and remove a security freeze. This PDF packet provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. The 11-page packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and take home worksheets. Filed Under: Privacy Rights Fraud/Scams Credit on May 19, 2008
Library: English | Security Freeze Training Manual Questions and Answers About Placing, Lifting & Removing a Freeze on Your Credit Report. This publication is part of a series on how you can protect yourself from identity (ID) theft by placing a security freeze on your credit files. A freeze also is a good idea for victims of ID theft. Filed Under: Privacy Rights Fraud/Scams Credit on May 19, 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: Privacy Rights Fraud/Scams Credit on May 19, 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: Privacy Rights Fraud/Scams Telephone on Aug 28, 2007