Listing of self-help materials and informational publications.
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Credit Freeze and Fraud Alert
(Separate Website)
Several tools are available to help identity theft victims and potential victims in Washington. Instructions are provided for obtaining a credit report security freeze, a fraud alert or a free copy of your credit report. Which option is right for you will depend on your situation and eligibility.
By: Washington State Attorney General
Fighting Back Against Identity Theft
(Separate Website)
Identity theft is a serious crime. People whose identities have been stolen can spend months or years - and their hard-earned money - cleaning up the mess thieves have made of their good name and credit record. This site provides information on what to do if your identity has been stolen.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Identity Theft & Privacy
(Separate Website)
Technological advances have made data-gathering and information-sharing easier than ever before, but this is a double-edged sword for consumers and businesses. Access to personal information?including Social Security numbers, addresses, credit card numbers, and personal buying habits?allows businesses to target audiences and customize sales efforts. But it also permits unwelcome invasions of personal privacy through telemarketing calls, fraudulent sales pitches and other uses consumers never intended.
By: Washington State Attorney General
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
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