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Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in America. Identity thieves can rob you of money, time, credit and your reputation.
From January 2000 — January 2002, identity theft reports to the Federal Trade Commission grew tenfold to over 3,000 reports a week. Two major credit card companies, Visa and MasterCard, have documented a rise in credit card fraud losses due to identity theft from about $760 million in 1996 to $1.1 billion in 2000 — an increase of about 43 percent.
Identity TrackSM helps you prevent criminals from tampering with your credit and stealing your identity through a comprehensive early warning system that monitors and reports potential fraudulent activities in your credit file. It can help you get the early jump on would-be thieves before any damage is done to your finances, your credit, and your name.
If you are a victim of identity theft or would like further information on how you can protect yourself, please contact the following government agencies.
The Federal Trade Commission: www.ftc.gov
Enforces various federal consumer protection laws and seeks to eliminate and unfair practices that may threaten consumers.
The National Institute for Consumer Education: www.emich.edu
Established in 1973, NICE provides personal finance, economic, and consumer education.
The National Fraud Information Center: www.fraud.org
A non-profit organization established in 1992 to assist in the fight of telemarketing fraud.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation: www.fbi.gov
Founded in 1908, the FBI provides investigative and law enforcement assistance to protect individuals from violations of criminal law.
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