Identity Theft

<div class="ExternalClassABD53E20141C4A5DAA0DDF53C711B0D2">The FBI defines identity theft as the misuse of another individual's personal identifying information for fraudulent purposes. It is almost always committed to facilitate other crimes, such as credit card fraud, mortgage fraud, and check fraud. According to the Federal Trade Commission, about 8.1 million Americans were reportedly victims of identity fraud in 2010. Find out how you can prevent identity theft and what to do if you are already a victim with these helpful resources.<br></div>

Arizona Attorney General	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=330	https://www.azag.gov/identity-theft	Arizona Attorney General		New Window	0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7	<div class="ExternalClass3F327DFEAA5E4BB49A5351989B5D1A14">Find out more about identity theft in Arizona<br></div>
Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=329	http://www.ovc.gov/pubs/ID_theft/idtheftlaws.html	Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime		New Window	0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7	<div class="ExternalClassFDFB89C845144C7289E83A0E0ADF8400">Learn more about federal identity theft laws<br></div>
Federal Trade Commission - File a Complaint	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=333	https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/FTC_Wizard.aspx?Lang=en	Federal Trade Commission - File a Complaint	What To Do If Your Identity is Stolen	New Window	0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7	<div class="ExternalClassD63A59CB66304D69985E99E95BCA0876">File an identity theft complaint with the Commission<br></div>
Justice.gov Consumer Quiz	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=327	http://www.justice.gov/criminal/fraud/websites/idquiz.html	Justice.gov Consumer Quiz	Protect Your Identity - Keep an Eye on Your Credit Report	Same Window	0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7	<div class="ExternalClass9E9BE8F75DCB4B1C9699B8A75D0C55F4"><p>Take this consumer quiz and learn how to reduce your risk.<br></p></div>
Reviews.com	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=331	http://www.reviews.com/identity-theft-protection-services/	Reviews.com		New Window	0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7	<div class="ExternalClass91FC52076E1E414B980292EA48A437B0">For a general guide to identity theft protection, detailed reviews, expert ratings, and data-driven comparisons<br></div>

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