Identity Theft Resources

Identity Theft

 

Identity theft is a crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person’s personal data in some way that involved fraud or deception, typically for economic gain. The following are resources on how to keep your personal information secure and steps to take if you are a victim of identity theft.

 

Tips on how to keep your information secure

Tips on repairing identity theft

US Department of Justice identity theft information

Computer security tips

Identity Theft Protection Guide from ConsumerAffairs.com

Report Phishing and Online Scams

Federal Trade Commission Complaint Assistant