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Identity Theft
Identity Theft
Identity Theft
Introduction
What Is Identity Theft?
How Often Does Identity Theft Occur in the U.S.?
How Can Identity Theft Affect You?
Types of Information that Identity Thieves Steal
How Do Identity Thieves Use the Information They Steal?
Which of These Is the Most Common Form of ID Theft Reported?
How Does Identity Theft Happen?
Which of These Statements Is True?
How Can You Insure That You Will Never Fall Victim to Identity Theft?
How To Protect Yourself
How To Protect Yourself
Which of These Actions Could Cause You to Become an ID Theft Victim?
Do You Carry Your Social Security Number in Your Purse or Wallet?
At Home, Do Other People Have Access to You Bank Records or Bills?
When You Go on Vacation, Do You Ask the Post Office To Hold Your Mail?
Do You Throw Away Junk Mail Offers without Reading Them?
Do You Frequently Shop or Conduct Business Online?
How Often Do You Review Your Credit Reports?
How Can You Protect Your Child's Future?
What About ID Theft Insurance?
But After All This Effort, What If I Still Fall Prey to Identity Theft?
How to Manage Identity Theft
How to Manage Identity Theft
Have you ever received a late notice for an unfamiliar loan or account?
What's one of the first things you should do if you suspect someone has stolen your identity?
If you suspect identity theft, what else should you do right away?
Who else needs to be notified if you think you are a victim of identity theft?
Why is it necessary to file a complaint with the FTC?
What happens if you promptly report fraudulent credit card charges?
Do the same rules apply for unauthorized check card and ATM charges?
How long does it take to restore your credit once you've been a victim of identity theft?
What is the ID Theft Affidavit?
Identity Theft Quiz