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 & 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 | Questions & Answers About Privacy & Your Credit Report . Privacy abuses are on the increase, including credit fraud and identity theft, a fast-growing crime in which an impostor applies for credit under a victim's name. "Questions and Answers about Privacy and Credit Reports" offers in-depth information on privacy and credit reports, bank accounts and marketing as well as new laws designed to help people better control how their personal information is used. Filed Under: Privacy Rights Credit on Jun 24, 2003

Library: English | Privacy and Your Credit Report . Our personal financial information is more easily available and far less secure in the computer age than it was in the days of old-fashioned filing cabinets. "Privacy and Your Credit Report" explains why the information contained in your credit report can, in the wrong hands, be used to abuse your privacy. It also explains how California residents have strong privacy rights with new laws and an office of privacy protection. Filed Under: Privacy Rights Credit on Jun 23, 2003

Library: English | Protect Yourself From Identity Theft It's Your Good Name!. A factsheet explaining what identity theft is, how to prevent it, and what to do if you are a victim of identity theft. Filed Under: Privacy Rights Fraud/Scams on Dec 09, 2002

Library: English | How To Complain: Guidelines for Resolving Complaints . A 16-page, illustrated booklet that gives helpful advice for resolving complaints. It offers guidance for remedies through the legal system, government agencies, and local consumer groups, and includes a sample complaint letter. Filed Under: Privacy Rights on Nov 01, 1997