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Deter, Detect, Defend
The Federal Trade Commission offers this brochure on fighting back against ID theft.
Identity theft is a serious crime. It occurs when your personal information is stolen and used without your knowledge to commit fraud or other crimes. Identity theft can cost you time and money. It can destroy your credit and ruin your good name. These tips from the FTC can help you deter and detect ID theft and defend yourself from this prevalent crime.
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