Identity Theft Flash Video
(Separate Website)
This short video will show you how to find information about identity theft and how to report the crime if you are a victim.
By: LawHelp.org/NY
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Spanish / Español
Identity Theft Basics
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Explains what identity theft is, how to prevent it, and what to do if it happens to you.
By: Neighborhood Economic Development Advocacy Project
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Spanish / Español
Identity Theft: When Bad Things Happen to Your Good Name
(Separate Website)
A guide to how to protect yourself from identity theft and what to do if you are victim of identity theft.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Consumer Facts for Older Americans: Protect Yourself From Identity Theft
(Separate Website)
Explains how to discover if you are a victim of identity theft and what to do about it.
By: National Consumer Law Center
Take Charge: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft
(Separate Website)
This is an extremely helpful step-by-step guide for victims of identity theft, with detailed instructions on how to report the crime. The site also includes contact information for all of the relevant agencies and organizations.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Identity Theft: What To Do If It Happens To You
(Separate Website)
This guide provides victims of identity theft with instructions on how to regain your financial health and who to contact for more help.
By: Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
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Identity Theft Victim's Complaint and Affidavit
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You can use this voluntary form for filing a report with law enforcement, and disputes with credit reporting agencies and creditors about identity theft-related problems. READ THE DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY and remember to keep a copy.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Spanish / Español
What Should I Do When I Go to the Police?
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Provides a list of the documents you should bring to your local police station when filing a police report about identity theft.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Memo to Law Enforcement: The Importance of Writing a Police Report for Victims of Identity Theft
(Separate Website)
Sometimes, law enforcement officials may not realize the importance of filing a police report about identity theft. In case this happens, victims can take this memo with them to the police station to help provide an account of identity theft victims' rights.
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Division of Privacy and Identity Protection
ID Theft Log Sheet
(Separate Website)
If you think you're a victim of identity theft, use this log sheet to help you keep track of everyone you talk to as you get your case organized and clear your name.
By: New York City Consumer Financial Justice Project, NEDAP
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New York State Security Freeze Law Find out how to place a Security Freeze on your credit file that will help protect you from identity theft.
By: New York State Consumer Protection Board
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Identity Theft Info Packet
(Separate Website)
This packet contains all the tools you need to resolve identity theft problems.
By: Neighborhood Economic Development Advocacy Project
How to Clear Your Name: A Guide for Identity Theft Victims
(Separate Website)
This page offers step by step instructions to help identity theft victims clear their names and clean up their credit reports.
By: Neighborhood Economic Development Advocacy Project
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Spanish / Español
Identity Theft Victims' Statement of Rights
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This site provides a summary of the rights of identity theft victims and links to sites with more information.
By: Federal Trade Commission
What to do if your Credit, ATM or Debit Card is Lost or Stolen
(Separate Website)
What to do if your Credit, ATM or Debit Card is Lost or Stolen
By: Federal Trade Commission
What To Do If You've Given Out Your Financial Info Online
(Separate Website)
You mistakenly provided personal information in an email scam or on a spoof website. Follow these steps to find out what to do next.
By: antiphishing.org
Fighting Back Against Identity Theft
(Separate Website)
Helpful information from the FTC about how identity theft happens, and what to do if you think your identity may have been stolen.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Child Identity Theft Resource Guide
(Separate Website)
Important information you should know and advice you should follow if your child's identity has been stolen.
By: Identity Theft Resource Center
Identity Theft and the Deceased
(Separate Website)
Provides tips on how to limit the risk of identity theft when a loved one passes away and what to do for a victim.
By: Identity Theft Resource Center
Sample Credit Report Request for ID Theft Victims
(Separate Website)
Send this letter to the credit reporting agencies to request that a fraud alert be placed on your file, and order a free credit report.
By: New York City Consumer Financial Justice Project (NEDAP)
Sample ID Theft Dispute Letter
(Separate Website)
Fill in and use this report to dispute fraudulent accounts on your credit report.
By: New York City Consumer Financial Justice Project (NEDAP)
Sample Follow Up Letter
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Use this sample letter if the credit reporting agency does not respond to your dispute letter within thirty days.
By: Neighborhood Economic Development Advocacy Project
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Sample Fax to Creditor for ID Theft Victims
(Separate Website)
After calling your creditors to inform them of the ID theft, send them this letter to confirm the conversation and request that they take further action.
By: New York City Consumer Financial Justice Project (NEDAP)
Sample Dispute Letter for New Accounts Opened in Your Name This letter (and the laws attached to it) can be used as a template if you need to dispute an account that was opened in your name without your approval. Use it to write to the bank, company or creditor when providing an ID Theft Report.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Sample Dispute Letter of Fraudulent Charge on Exisiting Account Use this template to request that a fraudulent charge or debit on your bank account or credit card account be removed. Includes the relevant laws that protect consumers in these situations.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Sample Blocking Letter to Credit Bureaus Use this letter as a template to request a "consumer's block," so that the credit reporting agencies can block negative information on your credit report. Remember to write each of the credit bureaus individually.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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How Can I Prevent Identity Theft from Happening to Me?
Test Your Knowledge About ID Theft: a Game!
(Separate Website)
This game will test your knowledge of what to do when your identity is stolen.
By: OnGuard Online
Here's How You Can Prevent ID Theft
(Separate Website)
This short video provides tips to minimize your vulnerability to identity theft.
By: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Protecting Your Social Security Number
(Separate Website)
Has your Social Security number been stolen? Advice on protecting your Social Security number and what to do if you think someone else has been using it.
By: Social Security Administration
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Spanish / Español
Quiz: How Safe Is Your Information From Identity Theft?
(Separate Website)
How well do you handle sensitive information online? Take this quiz to find out how safe you are and learn some valuable tips.
By: Identity Theft Resource Center
Detect Identity Theft
(Separate Website)
Read the information here and learn to detect identity theft before it happens to you. If you think you may have been victimized by identity theft but you're not sure, this is also a great place to start. This Federal Trade Commission site helps you detect common problems associated with identity theft and monitor your personal information and credit reports.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Effectively Erasing Files
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Especially important if you're throwing away an old computer, computer disk or CD, learn how to erase computer files properly to protect your privacy.
By: United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT)
Lost or Stolen Passport in the US
(Separate Website)
In order to protect yourself from identity fraud it is important to report a lost or stolen valid passport immediately!
By: U.S. Department of State
Identity Theft and Your Tax Records
(Separate Website)
Information about dealing with tax problems caused by identity theft.
By: Internal Revenue Service
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Credit Report Info Packet
(Separate Website)
Contains everything you need to order your free credit report and dispute wrong information on your credit report.
By: Neighborhood Economic Development Advocacy Project
Free Credit Reports
(Separate Website)
You can receive a FREE copy of your credit report once a year. Follow these steps to order your report safely.
By: New York State Attorney General's Office
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Free Credit Report Request Form
(Separate Website)
Use this form to order your credit report for free.
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Consumer Tips for Retrieving Your Credit Report
(Separate Website)
You do not have to pay to receive your free annual credit report. Before you request a copy of your report, make sure you request it from the right place, and read these tips to help you avoid potential problems.
By: World Privacy Forum
Reading Your Credit Report
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet helps you understand the information on your credit report.
By: Neighborhood Economic Development Advocacy Project
Credit Reports and Credit Scores
(Separate Website)
Read about your right to an accurate credit report, how to order a free credit report and tips for improving your credit report -- legally and for free.
By: New York City Financial Justice Hotline
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Spanish / Español
How to Read Your Credit Report and Undertstand Your Credit Score
(Separate Website)
Learn what to look for in a standard consumer credit report.
By: Identity Theft Resource Center
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Understanding Your Credit History This booklet provides information on how to understand what credit and your credit report means.
By: The Children's Aid Society
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Equifax
(Separate Website)
Equifax is one of the three major credit bureaus. You can contact Equifax to obtain a copy of your credit report and to report mistakes or fraud on your credit report. **Note: this credit bureau may offer services for a fee, but you are entitled to a free copy of your credit report at www.annualcreditreport.com**
Experian
(Separate Website)
Experian is one of the three major credit bureaus. You can contact Experian to obtain a copy of your credit report and to report mistakes or fraud on your credit report. **Note: this credit bureau may offer services for a fee, but you are entitled to a free copy of your credit report at www.annualcreditreport.com**
TransUnion
(Separate Website)
TransUnion is one of the three major credit bureaus. You can contact TransUnion to obtain a copy of your credit report and to report mistakes or fraud on your credit report. **Note: this credit bureau may offer services for a fee, but you are entitled to a free copy of your credit report at www.annualcreditreport.com**
U.S. Military Personnel: Special Identity Theft Resources
Military Personnel & Families Fighting Back Against Identity Theft
(Separate Website)
For military personnel and their families: learn how to prevent credit theft and identify when it happens. Information includes how to place an "Active Duty Alert" in your credit report, which increases your security.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Military Sentinel: Consumer Protection Issues for United States Armed Forces and Their Families
(Separate Website)
If you or someone in your family is a member of the United States Armed Forces, this website identifies the special consumer protections available to you. Click on your military branch at the top of this site for more information and forms to report identity theft, among other crimes.
By: Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Defense
Free 'Active Duty' Alerts Help Protect Deployed Soldiers from Identity Theft
(Separate Website)
Amendments to the Fair Credit Reporting Act allow all deployed members of the military to place a free "active duty alert" on their credit reports to add additional protection against fraud and identity theft for soldiers abroad. Click here to find out how.
By: Federal Trade Commission
US Armed Forces Legal Assistance Directory
(Separate Website)
Active duty military personnel and their families can use this site to locate general legal services within the continental United States.
By: U.S. Department of Defense
BBB Military Line Resources
(Separate Website)
Consumer Assistance for U.S. Military members and their families.
By: Better Business Bureau
Overcoming the Emotional Impact of ID Theft
(Separate Website)
Identity theft can leave a victim feeling powerless and vulnerable. This resource is designed to help you address these significant, non-financial ramifications of ID theft.
By: Identity Theft Resource Center
Complaints About Attorneys
(Separate Website)
If you have a complaint against an attorney, you may contact the Attorney Disciplinary / Grievance Committee. The office you need to contact depends upon the location of your lawyer's office. Click for more information.
By: New York State Unified Court System
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