Identity Theft

Identity Theft Prevention

If someone is using your personal or financial information to make purchases, get benefits, file taxes, or commit fraud, that’s identity theft. The best way to not be a victim of identity theft is to try and prevent it. Access this pdf file: 10 Ways to Prevent Identity theft for information on preventing identity theft.

Identity Theft Recovery Plan

If you become a victim of identity theft, the Federal Trade Commission has published a booklet that will explain the process you will need to take for a recovery plan. You can access a pdf copy of this booklet via this link: Identity Theft: A Recovery Plan.