Some of the following Consumer Action publications are available in bulk for non-profit or government agencies to distribute for educational purposes. Further info can be found on the How To Order Publications page.
Library: English | ID Theft & Account Fraud - Leader’s Guide . This 21-page backgrounder guide is written in question-and-answer format to help you anticipate frequently asked questions about identity 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.
Category: Fraud/Scams ID Theft Privacy Rights on Oct 03, 2012
Library: English | Internet Service Learn how to get results. The Internet has changed the way we work, socialize and shop—we can now do all those things
without ever leaving home. But that doesn’t mean the Internet is always safe, or that it’s always
free. This fact sheet explains your options for Internet and email service. It also explains some
risks of using the Internet and provides tips for protecting yourself, your family, and your personal
information and computer data. Category: Internet Privacy Rights on Jan 10, 2011
Library: English | ID Theft & Account Fraud - Prevention & Cleanup (English) . 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: Fraud/Scams ID Theft Privacy Rights on Sep 08, 2010