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Identity Theft FAQs

• What is identity theft?
  Identity theft is a serious crime.  It occurs when someone uses your personally identifying information, like your name, Social Security number, or credit card … more
• How does identity theft happen?
  According to the Federal Trade Commission, it may be all to easy for skilled identity thieves to get hold of your personal information such as your Social Security … more
• What should I do if my identity has been stolen?
  The Federal Trade Commission recommends immediately filing a police report, checking your credit reports, notifying creditors, and disputing any unauthorized … more
• How do I place a fraud alert on my credit report?
  If you believe you may have been the victim of identity theft, placing a fraud alert on your credit report can help prevent the theives from opening any more accounts … more
• How do I file a complaint with the FTC about identity theft?
  The FTC makes it easy to file a complaint if your identity has been stolen.  You can either use their online complaint form or you can file the compalint by … more

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