Resources & Links

Links to Federal and State agencies and current identity stats.

Federal Government

Federal Trade Commission
Get tools to fight back against identity theft and find out how to file an FTC identity theft complaint.

Identity Theft Consumer Advice
Find out about your rights under federal and state identity theft and privacy laws.

Social Security Administration (SSA)
Discover how to protect your Social Security card, number and records.

U.S. Postal Inspection Service
Learn how to protect your mail from criminals.

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)—Criminal Division
Find out how the DOJ helps protect you against identity theft and fraud.

U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)
Gain knowledge on how FinCEN protects consumer against email and IRS scams.

Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
Find out how to protect yourself from the many forms of cyber crime, including identity theft, auction fraud, phishing/spoofing and dealing with spam.

U.S. Secret Service Financial Crimes Division
Discover how the U.S. Secret Service task force investigates international crime groups committing identity theft and computer fraud.

President’s Task Force on Identity Theft
Learn what the President’s Task Force is doing to combat identity theft.

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Guard against electronic scams and the dirty tricks used by fraud artists.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Understand you rights under HIPPA, including receiving an explanation of procedures and fees from insurers and providers.

FTC Identity Theft website for servicemembers
Learn the steps that address some of the unique needs of military personnel and their families.

State & Local Government

National Association of Attorneys General
Get information on policy and projects being undertaken by the attorneys general.

National Conference of State Legislatures
Find out about state laws and legislation effecting identity theft and related crimes.

California Office of Privacy Protection
Find out about California’s agency dedicated to promoting and protecting the privacy rights.

Stop Atlanta Fraud Empower (SAFE)
Learn about this public outreach service providing education, advocacy and training.

Credit Bureaus

Annual Credit Report
Obtain your free annual credit through this official site.

Opt Out of Pre-Approved Credit Offer
Register with credit bureaus to permanently remove your name from pre-approved credit lists.

Financial Reporting Organizations

ChoicePoint
Request information that ChoicePoint has about you–insurance claims history, tenant history information and employment history.

First Data TeleCheck
Find information regarding electronic check writing transactions and bank accounts.

Medical Information Bureau (MIB Group)
Get a copy of your MIB consumer file containing underwriting information for various types of insurance products.

Advocacy Organizations and Tools

Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC)
Acquire information, research, prevention tips, victim information guides and other resources from this non-profit organization.

ChexSystems
Find out about the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act (FACTA).

FCC Guide — Stop Unwanted Robocalls & Texts
Include your name on the FCC’s National Do-Not-Call Registry.

Direct Marketing Association Name Deletion List
Add your name to the mail and email “name deletion lists” used nationwide by marketers.

Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
Access additional identity theft resources, consumer information and other resources.

National Fraud Information Center (NFIC)
Get advice about telemarketing or Internet fraud.

Consumer Federation of America
Get tips from the Best Practices group for what to check when you shop for identity theft services.