Identity theft is a growing problem. Someone uses your personal information to steal assets or impersonate you while obtaining credit for their benefit - leaving you holding the bill. These thieves utilize many types of scams to get you to reveal the information they need. Learn what you can do to protect yourself.

Phishing & Identity Theft Education

• Phishing Resources: How to report phishing messages. Frequently asked questions about phishing
• Identity Theft Coach: From Anytime Advisor
• 5 Tips for Protecting Your Checking Account: Prepared by the Federal Reserve Board
• FTC Identity Theft Home
• FTC Consumer Alert - Phishing: How to Avoid Getting Hooked by a Phishing Scam
• Privacy Fraud and Scams: Information from MyMoney.gov

Scam Info

• ScamBusters.org: Helps protect you from clever scams - online and offline
• Recent Alaska USA fraud and scam alerts
  •   Phishing alert
  •   IRS related messages
  •   Protect yourself from check fraud
  •   Beware of the trojan horse phishing scam
  •   Classified advertising scams
  •   Avoiding the secret shopper scam
• Alaska USA Fraud Handout: Helpful tips from the FBI to recognize when someone is trying to involve you in a scam or fraud and suggestions to protect yourself (AKUSA 02558 R11/05, AKUSA 02559 R11/05)

General Internet Protection Data

• FTC Internet Consumer Information : Internet related consumer protection information from the Federal Trade Commission
• Google Internet Fraud Directory: Popular sites about all types of internet fraud

Email Hoaxes and Urban Legends

• www.TruthOrFiction.com: Is there any truth to the latest story or warning you received via email?

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