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: Privacy Rights Fraud/Scams Telephone 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: Privacy Rights Fraud/Scams Telephone 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: Privacy Rights Fraud/Scams Telephone on Jun 28, 2007

Library: English | ID Theft & Account Fraud Prevention and Clean Up. An identity thief is an imposter who assumes another person’s identity in order to profit illegally or because the thief wants to hide behind a new identity. Identity theft—or ID theft—occurs when the imposter uses your personal information to commit fraud or other crimes. This publication can help you take steps to prevent ID theft, or if you are a victim, to clear up the problems created by ID theft and to lessen its impact on your life. Filed Under: Privacy Rights Fraud/Scams on Oct 26, 2006

Library: English | ID Theft & Account Fraud Leader’s Guide Strategies for Prevention and Clean Up. This 24-page backgrounder guide is written in question-and-answer format to help you anticipate frequently asked questions about ID theft and account fraud. Reading this guide can help prepare you for in-service or train-the-trainer presentations. Topics include an overview of ID theft and account fraud, how to prevent ID theft, advice for victims and helpful ID theft resources that you can use to find more information or to file complaints. Filed Under: Privacy Rights Fraud/Scams Workshops/Trainings on Oct 26, 2006

Library: English | ID Theft Quiz . The ID Theft Quiz Game is a fun way to teach important concepts about this prevalent form of fraud. Filed Under: Fraud/Scams on Oct 26, 2006

Library: English | ID Theft & Account Fraud - Lesson Plan Prevention and Clean Up. This updated packet provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. The 15-page packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and take home worksheets. (Note: It is only available as a PDF file.) Filed Under: Privacy Rights Fraud/Scams Workshops/Trainings on Oct 26, 2006

Library: English | ID Theft & Account Fraud - Powerpoint Training Slides Prevention and Clean Up. The ID Theft & Account Fraud Powerpoint training file is available for download in the "Download File" section. Filed Under: Privacy Rights Fraud/Scams Workshops/Trainings on Oct 26, 2006

Library: English | Don’t Lose Your Home (2006) How to Avoid Home Equity Loan Fraud . A brochure that explains how a "home equity loan" allows you to borrow money against your home's equity. However, your home secures the loan; if you are unable to make the home equity loan payments, you can lose your house. This fact sheet explains the need for caution when agreeing to such loans. Filed Under: Fraud/Scams Housing Home Financing Home Repair on Oct 18, 2006

Library: English | Before You Add Someone To Your Title (2006) . There are just a few valid reasons to amend your homeownership by adding another person’s name to the title to your home. This is also called transferring title. If you transfer all or part of your ownership to another person, you lose control. Filed Under: Fraud/Scams Housing Buying a Home on Aug 25, 2006