Directory of Web Links

We've scoured the internet to find the best web sites for each of these topics:

Identity Theft  |  Fraud & Scams  |  Internet Security  |  Privacy  |  Junk Mail, Spam, & Telemarketing  |  Credit

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Identity Theft Links
Top Sites
Federal Trade Commission	- Main U.S. government web site on identity theft.
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse	- Excellent resource on identity theft, privacy, and fraud.
Identity Theft Resource Center	- Comprehensive non-profit organization that provides victim assistance.
Identity Theft.org	- National identity theft expert Mary J. Frank's web site.
Scam Busters	- Excellent identity theft-specific info from ScamBusters.org
Other Sites
Minnesota Public Radio	- Text and audio identity theft.
U.S. Department of Justice	- Good general overview of identity theft.
Social Security Admin	- Social Security specific information, including a SSN fraud hotline number.
California Consumer Affairs	- Another good general overview site, with some California specific info.
Monitor das Fraudes	- Excellent Portuguese Fraud & Identity Theft Site
Web Directories
Yahoo Directory	- Identity theft sites from Yahoo's directory.
ODPDirectory	- Identity theft sites from Open Directory Project's directory.
Google Directory	- Identity theft sites from Google's directory.

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Fraud & Scam Links
Top Sites
Internet Fraud Watch	- Non-profit where you can report fraud and get advice.
Internet Fraud Complaint Center	- F.B.I. site for fraud reporting and tracking.
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse	- Excellent resource on identity theft, privacy, and fraud.
Other Sites
Internet 101	- Fraud, hoax, and anti-virus info.
Cagey Consumer	- Keeps track of the latest scams.
Federal Trade Commision	- "Site Seeing On the Internet." A basic guide to fraud avoidance.
Handicapped Fraud	- A great place to report handicapped parking fraud abuse.
Web Directories
Yahoo Directory	- Fraud & scam sites from Yahoo's directory.
ODPDirectory	- Fraud & scam sites from Open Directory Project's directory.
Google Directory	- Fraud & scam sites from Google's directory.

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Internet Security Links
Top Sites
Zone Labs	- Makers of the best, in my opinion, personal internet firewall software.
Wired Patrol	- Excellent site on cyber crime, stalking, and kid safety.
Symantec	- Makers of anti-virus and firewall software.
Internet 101	- Fraud, hoax, and anti-virus info.
Crosscutshredding.com	- Provider of shredding services. Information on shredding legislation.
Cyber Notes	- Detailed, bi-weekly, newsletters on internet security vulnerabilities and hacker exploits.
Other Sites
Web Psychos	- Author of the book "Web Psychos, Stalkers, and Pranksters: How to Protect Yourself in Cyberspace"
TruSecure	- Specializes in corporate web security.
Web Directories
Yahoo Directory	- Internet security sites from Yahoo's directory.
ODPDirectory	- Internet security sites from Open Directory Project's directory.
Google Directory	- Internet security sites from Google's directory.

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Privacy Links
Top Sites
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse	- Excellent resource on identity theft, privacy, and fraud.
Financial Privacy Now.org	- Consumers Union financial privacy petition form.
More Privacy.com	- Privacy expert, Michael S. Hyatt's web site.
Electronic Frontier Foundation	- Non-profit group working to protect rights online.
Anonymizer.com	- Identity Protection, Anonymous Web Surfing, Anonymous Proxy, & Anti Spyware.
Other Sites
Privacy Resources	- Explains what is exposed when you are online.
Web Directories
Yahoo Directory	- Privacy sites from Yahoo's directory.
ODPDirectory	- Privacy sites from Open Directory Project's directory.
Google Directory	- Privacy sites from Google's directory.

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Junk Mail, Spam, & Telemarketing Links
Top Sites
Fight Spam!	- Learn about spam and how to fight it.
JunkBusters	- Large site about junkmail, spam, and telemarketing.
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse	- Excellent resource on junk mail, spam, and telemarketing.
Federal Trade Commission	- Many articles about telemarketing.
Other Sites
Internet 101	- Spam, fraud, hoax, and anti-virus info.
EcoFuture	- Information on how to get off telemarketing and junk mail lists.
Web Directories
Yahoo Directory	- Junk mail and spam sites from Yahoo's directory.
ODPDirectory	- Junk mail and spam sites from Open Directory Project's directory.
Google Directory	- Junk mail and spam sites from Google's directory.

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Credit Links
Top Sites
Experian	- One of the major credit bureaus.
Equifax	- One of the major credit bureaus.
TransUnion	- One of the major credit bureaus.
Consumer Info	- Largest provider of credit reports online.
Other Sites
Credit Counseling Centers	- Non-profit counseling and debt management company.
Your Credit.com	- Info on understanding credit and resolving credit problems.
RSMEquico	- RSMEquico RSM Equico is a leading global investment banking firm.
Web Directories
Yahoo Directory	- Credit sites from Yahoo's directory.
ODPDirectory	- Credit sites from Open Directory Project's directory.
Google Directory	- Credit sites from Google's directory.
Looksmart Directory	- Credit sites from Looksmart's directory.

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Prevention

• Prevention Tips - Learn the simple things that will help protect your identity.
• Your Mailbox - Eliminate credit offers and protect your mail.
• Paper Shredders - Learn what to shred. Find a good shredder.
• Scams - Learn how to recognize "phishing" and other common scams.
• Credit Freeze - Is one available in your state?
  
• Fraud Alerts - Take 30 seconds today and place a fraud alert on your credit.

Detection

• Credit Reports - Learn how to spot signs of fraud in your credit report.
• Credit Monitoring - Compare the cost and features of credit report monitoring services.
• The Fact Act Explained - Learn the best way to order your goverment-mandated free credit reports.

Recovery

• Emergency Help - Learn what to do if you believe you are a victim of identity theft.