Based on the Get $mart!™ workshop titled "Are You Credit-Wise & Credit-Safe?", explore the links below for more resources on privacy rights and protecting yourself from identity theft. The hand-outs and a video disc of this session are available from the Office of Financial Aid. |
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| National Resource for Identity Theft - This is the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) home page for ID theft. Links include a course of action if your identity has been stolen, consumer information, and ID theft statistics. |
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| Take Charge: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft - The FTC has created this in-depth publication which covers all aspects of identity theft issues including your privacy rights, victim recourse, fraud, federal and state laws, and the ID theft affidavit. |
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| Misused - The Department of Education has created this web site to help college students avoid credit card fraud and other forms of identity theft. |
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| Privacy Rights Clearinghouse - Find out about this nonprofit organization which fosters consumer education, research and advocacy for the enforcement of privacy rights. |
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| Identity Theft Resource Center - This is a national non-profit organization which focuses exclusively on identity theft. |
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| Opt Out Prescreen - Here is a site where you can opt out of pre-screened credit offers for five years or permanently. You can also call 1-888-5-OPT-OUT (1-888-567-8688). |
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