Identity Theft Victim Resources

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Fact Sheet 100 FINANCIAL IDENTITY THEFT - THE BEGINNING
STEPS
There are five major types of identity theft: financial, criminal, commercial,
governmental, and cloning. This guide deals with the preliminary steps of financial identity
theft. |
DEFEND: Recover from Identity Theft If you are a victim
of identity theft, take the following four steps as soon as possible, and keep a
recordwith the details of your
conversations and copies of all correspondence. |
Tools for Victims While dealing with
problems resulting from identity theft can be time-consuming and frustrating, most victims can
resolve their cases by being assertive, organized, and knowledgeable about their legal
rights. These tools are designed to assist you in resolving disputes related to identity
theft and in asserting your legal
rights. |
| Contact Information for the three major credit reporting
agencies |
Fact Sheet 108 IDENTITY THEFT – OVERCOMING THE EMOTIONAL
IMPACT
Dealing with the mess left by an
imposter is only part of your job. This crime, like other long-term crimes that involve repeated
emotional abuse, can affect not only your emotional stability, but that of your family. So, while
you take care of the paperwork, don’t forget to leave a little time to work on healing your and
your family’s emotional wounds. |
ID Theft Guide ID Theft Guide from Clark Howard. |
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