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	ID Theft: When Bad Things Happen To Your Good Name (Separate Website) By: Federal Trade Commission Read this in: Spanish / Español


	What Should I Do If My Identity is Stolen? Instructions to Correct Identity Theft By: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid


	Identity Theft Affidavit (Separate Website) By: Federal Trade Commission Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Action Plan for Victims of Identity Theft This is an action plan for victims of identity theft. By: VICARS


	ATM, Debit & Credit Cards (Separate Website) By: Texas Attorney General


	Business Records Affidavit This affidavit should accompany the sample letter to a collection company or other business.


	Fair Credit Reporting Act This resource provides information about the Fair Credit Reporting Act. By: VICARS


	How to Save Money and Avoid Theft: Cashing Checks and Opening Bank Accounts (Separate Website) By: National Consumer Law Center Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Sample Letter - Business Sample letter to business confirming identity theft By: VICARS


	Sample Letter - Collection Company Sample letter to collection agencies confirming identity theft By: VICARS


	Sample letter - Credit Reporting Companies Sample letter to credit reporting company confirming identity theft By: VICARS


	Victims Initiative for Counseling, Advocacy, and Restoration of the Southwest (VICARS) (Separate Website) Defending the rights of victims of identity theft and financial fraud in the Southwest By: VICARS


	What is identity theft? (Separate Website) View the "Ask an Attorney Videos." By: Partnership for Legal Access


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