ID Alert: Resources
California Office of Privacy Protection
http://privacy.ca.gov/cover/identitytheft.htm
http://privacy.ca.gov/cover/consumerinfo.htm
This division of the state Department of Consumer Affairs offers a variety of information and services related to identity theft, including prevention tips.
California Attorney General’s Office
http://caag.state.ca.us/idtheft/index.htm
The Attorney General’s Office maintains an Identity Theft Registry and gives information about investigation and prosecution of identity-theft crimes.
Social Security Administration
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/idtheft.htm
The Social Security Administration gives information on how to report the fraudulent use of a Social Security card and how to correct your earnings record.
Federal Trade Commission
http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft/
This is the main U.S. government site for identity-theft information. The FTC also maintains a database of identity theft cases used by law enforcement agencies for investigations.
Privacy Rights Clearing House
http://www.privacyrights.org/identity.htm
Find statistics, fact sheets, and government records about identity theft.
Identity Theft Resource Center
http://www.idtheftcenter.org/index.shtml
This nonprofit organization provides consumer alerts, scam warnings, and instructions for victims of identity theft.
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