U.S. Government Site - Identity TheftThe U.S. government`s central website for information about identity theft. http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft |
Spoof Email TutorialExplains how scammers trick people into thinking they`re being contacted by Ebay. http://pages.ebay.com/education/spooftutorial |
Identity Theft Resource CenterFeatures detailed guides for victims, current laws, media resources, and reference library. http://www.idtheftcenter.org |
Fight Identity TheftOffers free tools and information on how to detect and prevent identity theft. http://www.fightidentitytheft.com |
Anti-Phishing Working GroupMission is to provide a resource for information on the problem and solutions for phishing and email fraud. http://www.antiphishing.org |
Millersmiles.co.uk - Identity TheftAn eight-part guide to spoof, forged, bogus and hoax email, web pages and sites. http://www.millersmiles.co.uk/identitytheft |
ID Theft: When Bad Things Happen to YourTips from the Federal Trade Commission. http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/idtheft.htm |
U.S. Department of Justice: IdentityFeatures programs, prevention, and remedial steps after the crime. http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/idtheft.html |
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse - IdentityArticles and related links on what to do if you are a victim of identity theft. http://www.privacyrights.org/identity.htm |
Wikipedia: PhishingExplains some common phishing methods and dangers. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/phishing |
FTC.gov - How Not to Get Hooked by aTips to avoid the scam. http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/phishingalrt.htm |
Better Business Bureau - StoppingArticles for consumers and businesses. http://www.bbb.org/alerts/idtheft.asp |
Identity Theft: A Quiz for ConsumersThis U.S. Department of Justice site offers consumers a short quiz to help them learn how to protect themselves from identity theft. http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/idquiz.pdf |
Identity Theft: Fact and fictionThis article discusses the growth and impact of identity theft, and how society should respond to its challenges. http://news.com.com/2010-1075-958328.html |
My Journey by Jamie R. Dean KE4HTMDescribes the author`s journey with identity and amateur radio callsign theft, and the eventual trial and punishment of the thief. Also provides tips for avoiding and stopping identity theft http://www.jamierdean.com |
Florida Department of Highway Safety andInclude a video, forms, and resources for victims of the crime. http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/idtheft.html |
Property Crime & Recovery InvestigatorsA unique organization that offers education to law enforcement, private sector loss prevention officers, bank fraud investigators, and corporate fraud investigators in the areas of property crime and identity theft in Alabama. http://www.pcria.org |
California Office of Privacy Protection:Includes printable prevention tips, victim check list, and identity theft affidavit. http://www.privacy.ca.gov/cover/identitytheft.htm |
State Government Site - New YorkPreventative tips. http://www.oag.state.ny.us/consumer/tips/identity_theft.html |
Spyware Guide to Identity TheftExplores connections between identity theft and commercial spyware. Offers free consumer tips. http://www.spywareguide.com/articles/identity-theft.html |
Financial Privacy NowCampaign to strengthen financial privacy protections for consumers to keep credit safe and prevent crimes like identity theft. Targets the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Project of Consumers Union. http://www.consumersunion.org/campaigns/financialprivacynow/about.html |