Library: English | Avoid pandemic-related ID theft and account fraud: Coping with COVID-19
Identity thieves and fraudsters have taken advantage of the pandemic to get a hold of consumers’ personally identifying information and use it to steal their benefits, access their accounts and open new accounts in the victims’ names. This publication identifies some of the most prominent pandemic-related schemes consumers should be aware of, offers tips for safeguarding your personal and account data, explains how to detect fraud and ID theft, and outlines the steps to take if you discover you’re a victim. Category: COVID-19 Pandemic Fraud/Scams ID Theft on Mar 18, 2021
English Library: ID Theft
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Library: English | Freeze Your Credit File: Leave ID thieves out in the cold
A credit file “security freeze” is a preventive tool to help you avoid identity theft and to block impostors from using your personal information to establish credit. This publication explains how to “freeze” your credit file, which prevents new credit from being established in your name until you temporarily or permanently lift the freeze.
Category: Credit Reports/Scores ID Theft on Oct 12, 2018Library: English | Just Say No to Scams: A guide to protecting yourself from liars, cheats and crooks
Scammers cheat unsuspecting consumers out of millions of dollars each year, but there are ways to avoid becoming a scammer’s next victim. This guide will help consumers understand how crooks reel in their prey, recognize and evade scam attempts, and learn about scam prevention and reporting resources.
Category: Fraud/Scams ID Theft Internet Elder Fraud on Jun 25, 2018Library: English | Just Say No to Scams (Quick Tips): Quick tips for protecting yourself from fraud
The Just Say No to Scams “quick tips” sheet provides consumers with the basics of recognizing the signs of a scam, understanding how to protect themselves and knowing where they can learn more.
Category: Fraud/Scams ID Theft Internet Elder Fraud on Jun 24, 2018Library: English | Common Scams: Recognizing and avoiding fraud
This compendium of widely perpetrated scams provides details about how common scams are carried out, how consumers can avoid them, and where to report different types of scam attempts. It is intended for use with the “Just Say No to Scams” consumer guide.
Category: Fraud/Scams ID Theft Internet Elder Fraud on Jun 23, 2018Library: English | Just Say No to Scams - Seminar Lesson Plan and Class Activities
This downloadable packet guides community educators through a two-hour presentation on recognizing and avoiding scams. In addition to the lesson plan (to be used in conjunction with the downloadable PowerPoint presentation), the packet includes exercises, resources and a class evaluation form.
Category: Fraud/Scams ID Theft Internet Elder Fraud on Jun 22, 2018Library: English | Just Say No to Scams - PowerPoint Training Slides
This downloadable PowerPoint presentation is designed to be used in conjunction with the “Just Say No to Scams’” lesson plan. The slides provide a visual component to the training that helps to engage learners and improve retention.
Category: Fraud/Scams ID Theft Internet Elder Fraud on Jun 21, 2018Library: English | ID Theft and Account Fraud: Questions and answers
This backgrounder is written in question-and-answer format to supplement the information in the companion brochure.
Category: Fraud/Scams ID Theft on Oct 03, 2012Library: English | ID Theft & Account Fraud: Prevention and 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, 2010Library: English | ID Theft Quiz
The ID Theft Quiz Game is a fun way to teach important concepts about this prevalent form of fraud.
Category: Fraud/Scams ID Theft Privacy Rights on Oct 26, 2006