Phishing is an attempt by an identity thief to obtain private account numbers or other personal identifying information over the Internet. The thief engineers an official-looking e-mail purporting to be from a financial institution, credit card company, or other entity holding sensitive personal information. These fraudulent e-mails ask the receiving consumers to provide or confirm personal data, such as account numbers, social security numbers, dates of birth, and other sensitive data. NEVER reply to such an e-mail.
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Identity Theft Links
Government Web Sites
Federal Trade Commission The FTC is the federal governmental agency charged with consumer protection matters. Its identity theft site provides detailed information and online consumer complaint intake.
Federal Bureau of Investigation The FBI explains common fraud schemes and how to protect yourself.
Identity Theft and Your Social Security Number Electronic fact sheet about identity theft with important government links.
California Office of Privacy Protection “California is the first state to have an agency dedicated to promoting and protecting the privacy rights of consumers.” Detailed consumer information about identity theft.
Private Web Sites
National Consumers League The NCL, a private nonprofit advocacy group, is the oldest US consumer organization. Web site provides valuable information on fraud and privacy.
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse The PRC is a nonprofit consumer organization dedicated to privacy education and advocacy. Extensive resources on identity theft.
Identity Theft Resource Center® The ITRC is a national nonprofit organization focused exclusively on identity theft. Resource for consumers, victims, businesses, and government.
Credit Reporting Bureaus
Entities maintaining consumer credit reports.
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