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Identity Theft Resources

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.
ID Theft Security Identity theft expert Robert Siciliano's web site.
Identity Theft.org National identity theft expert Mary J. Frank's web site.
Scam Busters Excellent identity theft-specific info from ScamBusters.org

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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

Fraud & Scam Links

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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.

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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.

Internet Security Links

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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.

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Web Psychos Author of the book "Web Psychos, Stalkers, and Pranksters: How to Protect Yourself in Cyberspace"
TruSecure Specializes in corporate web security.

Privacy Links

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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.

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Privacy Resources Explains what is exposed when you are online.

Junk Mail, Spam, & Telemarketing Links

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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.

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Internet 101 Spam, fraud, hoax, and anti-virus info.
EcoFuture Information on how to get off telemarketing and junk mail lists.

Credit Links

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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.

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Credit Counseling Centers Non-profit counseling and debt management company.
Your Credit.com Info on understanding credit and resolving credit problems.