References and Additional Reading
About:

Identity Theft

Welcome to the Federal Trade Commission
Your National Resource about Identity Theft

This website is a one-stop national resource to learn about the crime of identity theft. It provides detailed information to help you protect yourself from identity theft, and the steps to take if it occurs. It is also a comprehensive reference center – for consumers, businesses, law enforcement, and the media – with access to specific laws, contact information, and resources from state and federal government agencies.

 

Privacy Rights ClearingHouse
Nonprofit Consumer Information and Advocacy Organization

• Identity Theft Fact Sheets
• Other Identity Theft Publications
• Identity Theft Quizzes
• Victims' Stories and Hotline Cases
• Other Identity Theft Sites
  
  

 

Identity Theft and Fraud
US Department of Justice

• What Are Identity Theft And Identity Fraud?
• What Are The Most Common Ways To Commit Identity Theft Or Fraud?
• What's The Department Of Justice Doing About Identity Theft And Fraud?
• What Can I Do About Identity Theft And Fraud?
• What Should I Do To Avoid Becoming A Victim Of Identity Theft?
• What Should I Do If I've Become A Victim Of Identity Theft?
• Where Can I Find Out More About Identity Theft And Fraud?
  
  

 

Identity Theft– Still a Major Problem
Snohomish County Sheriff's Office

Identity theft remains a major problem in the US and the state of Washington. According to the Attorney General’s Office 5,654 complaints were filed in 2004 for ID Theft. Nationally, the state of Washington ranked 8th in the number of ID Thefts per capita.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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