Library: English | ID Theft & Account Fraud (2009) 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. Category: Privacy Rights Fraud/Scams 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. Category: 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. Category: 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. Category: 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. Category: Privacy Rights on Nov 01, 1997