Federal Government Launches One-Stop Resource Site for Identity Theft Victims
The federal government launched a new site to be a “one-stop resource for identity theft victims,” a USA.gov email update said Monday. The website, IdentityTheft.gov, offers step-by-step checklists of what to do immediately and down the road when an individual’s…
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private information has been compromised, depending on what information was stolen or exposed. The website also lists warning signs that an individual’s identity may have been stolen, the websites and phone numbers for organizations that individuals should contact when their identity is stolen, and has sample letters for disputing fraudulent charges, correcting credit report information and obtaining business records related to the theft.