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


	Identity Theft Victim's Complaint and Affidavit (Separate Website) A voluntary form for filing a report with law enforcement, and disputes with credit reporting agencies and creditors about identity theft-related problems. Visit ftc.gov/idtheft to use a secure online version that you can print for your records. By: Federal Trade Commission Read this in: Spanish / Español


	2011 Referral Directory Legal Services and Other Resources Legal services and other resources for low-income Texans.


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


	Asserting Your Rights as a Crime Victim The Texas constitution and the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure give crime victims certain rights, but many crime victim rights are only granted if the victim asks for them. It is a good idea to make the request in writing so that the victim can prove the request was made. As soon as a victim finds out about the arrest, the victim should let the prosecutor's office know that the victim wants to assert his or her rights. By: Texas Legal Services Center


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


	Fair Credit Reporting Act (Separate Website) This resource provides information about the Fair Credit Reporting Act. By: VICARS


	Fighting Back Against Identity Theft -- Video (Separate Website) By: Federal Trade Commission


	Fox26Law: Your Legal Questions Answered (Separate Website) Every Tuesday and Thursday in its 7 a.m. newscast on FOX 26 Morning News, legal analyst Chris Tritico offers up some free legal insight. On this page you can ask your questions, watch previous segments, and read Chris' online-only responses to various questions. By: Fox26 KRIV


	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


	How to Select a Lawyer (Separate Website) By: The State Bar of Texas


	Improve Your Credit Score with these Simple Secrets (Separate Website) By: AARP


	Limited Scope Representation A way for people with limited money to afford an attorney. By: Legal Hotlines for Texans


	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


	TAKE CHARGE: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft (Separate Website) In the course of a busy day, you may write a check at the grocery store, charge tickets to a ball game, rent a car, mail your tax returns, change service providers for your cell phone, or apply for a credit card. Chances are you don't give these everyday transactions a second thought. But an identity thief does. Identity theft is a serious crime. People whose identities have been stolen can spend months or years and thousands of dollars cleaning up the mess the thieves have made of a good name and credit record. By: Federal Trade Commission


	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


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