I want to prevent identity theft (3)
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Consumer Facts for Older Americans: Protect Yourself From Identity Theft
Explains how to discover if you are a victim of identity theft and what to do about it. Content Detail
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How Can I Prevent Identity Theft?
Millions of people each year become victims of identity theft. If your personal information—name, address, social security number—falls into the wrong hands, someone else may be able to obtain a credit card, secure a loan, file taxes, or transact other business in your name. Many people only find out that their identity has been stolen after a debt collector obtains a judgment against them and freezes their bank account. Be careful with your personal information and click for more tips. Content Detail
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Prevent identity theft
This article from FDIC explains how to avoid scams and improve your cybersecurity when you are using the internet for everything from shopping and communicating to banking and bill-paying. Content Detail
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I am dealing with identity theft (2)
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Identity Theft and Your Tax Records
Information about dealing with tax problems caused by identity theft. Content Detail
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IdentityTheft.gov
Is someone using your personal information to open accounts, file taxes, or make purchases? Visit IdentityTheft.gov, the federal government’s one-stop resource to help you report and recover from identity theft. Content Detail
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I need help writing a letter to a creditor, credit bureau or a bank (2)
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Sample Dispute Letter for New Accounts Opened in Your Name
This letter (and the laws attached to it) can be used as a template if you need to dispute an account that was opened in your name without your approval. Use it to write to the bank, company or creditor when providing an ID Theft Report. Read More
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Sample Follow Up Letter
Use this sample letter if the credit reporting agency does not respond to your dispute letter within thirty days. Content Detail
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I need to order my credit report (2)
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Free Credit Report Request Forms
Use one of these forms to order your credit report, free and safe. Read More
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How to Order Your Credit Report
You can receive a free copy of your credit report once a year. Follow this link to the Federal Trade Commission to learn more about ordering your report safely. Read More
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I need help reading my credit report (1)
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Reading Your Credit Report
This fact sheet helps you understand the information on your credit report. Content Detail
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