Identity theft

Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the world. The digitization of information and the reach of the internet have rapidly increased the ease of collecting and/or duplicating the information of a victim. We've put together these resources because this is must-know information for you to protect yourself.

• Stolen Wallets - What should I do if my wallet gets lost or stolen?
     
• Passwords - Hacking and the importance of a strong password
     
• Online Communities - What you need to know to stay safe
     
• Online Info Public - When you put something online, it becomes public
   
• The Consumer Sentinel - Fraud and ID theft reports
   
• Criminal ID Theft - How to prevent criminal ID theft
   
• Privacy Rights Clearinghouse - ID Theft Resources
   
• Free Annual Credit Report - Obtain your credit report free from all 3 credit bureaus
   
• Federal Trade Commission - The FTC's official identity theft website
   
• The Identity Theft Resource Center - Understanding and preventing ID theft
   
• The National Association of Consumer Advocates - Watch for these signs
   
• Opting Out - How to opt-out of 44 major public records databases

Questions? Please contact us.