Other helpful resources:
Federal
Trade Commission - www.ftc.gov/idtheft
An excellent one-stop resource for facts, figures,
and advice. Also includes information for businesses, which
most ID-theft resources ignore.
Identity
Theft Resource Center - www.idtheftcenter.org
Provides a wide range of education and statistics.
Founded by a victim of ID-theft.
Privacy
Rights Clearinghouse - www.privacyrights.org
The consumer advocacy group offers advice, statistics,
and education for consumers as well as resources for the media
and legislators.
Anti-Phishing
Working Group - www.antiphishing.org
This group is dedicated specifically to Phishing - unauthorized
email that attempts to trick you into providing your personal
data or account information. The website offers advice for consumers
as well as a list of recent Phishing scams to watch out for. |
