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Question & Answer Column

Identity Theft
I'm wondering if there are ways I can be pro-active and take further steps to protect my identity...
By: Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth

Booklets

Guarding Your Privacy This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

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(Separate Website)
This in-depth booklet will help you guard your privacy, protect your personal information and avoid identity fraud.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Read this in: Spanish / Español

Videos

Deter. Detect. Defend: Avoid ID Theft (Separate Website)
This 10-minute video talks about how to avoid ID theft, and gives clear instructions on what to do if your identity has been stolen.
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Read this in: Spanish / Español

Other Helpful Resources

14 Ways to Protect Privacy Online (Separate Website)
Fourteen tips for protecting privacy online. Information on memory caches, cookies, encryption, third-party information sharing, etc.
By: Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT)

Beware of Phishing: Protect Your Computer This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)
"Phishing" is a scam where thieves attempt to steal personal or financial account information by sending deceptive electronic messages that "lure" unsuspecting consumers to malicious websites.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office

Fighting Back Against Identity Theft (Separate Website)
This website is a one-stop national resource to learn about the crime of identity theft. It provides detailed information to help you deter, detect, and defend against identity theft.
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Read this in: Spanish / Español

ID Theft: What It's All About This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)

By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Read this in: Spanish / Español

Identity Crisis... What to Do If Your Identity is Stolen This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)

By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Read this in: Spanish / Español

Identity Theft Basics (Separate Website)
List of questions and answers about identity theft including common signs of identity theft, what to do if your purse or wallet is stolen, and how to check if your identity has been stolen.
By: Neighborhood Economic Development Advocacy Project
Read this in: Spanish / Español

Identity Theft Prevention Tips for Job Seekers (Separate Website)
Identity theft prevention tips for job seekers. Information for resumes, help wanted ads, scams, and resources for job seekers.
By: Identity Theft Resource Center

Identity Theft: what to do if it happens to you (Separate Website)
Resources and information for victims of identity theft. Links to complaint forms, directory of creditors, and comprehensive information for specific types of identity theft.
By: Privacy Rights Clearinghouse

SafeShopping.org (Separate Website)
Information for safe and secure shopping online.
By: American Bar Association (ABA)

Where do I find information about my consumer/tax problem?
Click on the statement that is closest to your problem and get directed to a fact sheet with information on this topic.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center

Read this in: Spanish / Español

Working to Resolve Identity Theft (Separate Website)
Resources for victims, tips on preventing identity theft and information on scams.
By: Identity Theft Resource Center
Read this in: Spanish / Español


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