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IDENTITY THEFT

Identity theft is a growing concern as it affects more and more people in our nation, state, city, and district community.  Learn what identity theft is and take steps to prevent your identity from being stolen.

Overview of Identity Theft

  • This serious crime is costly to the nation’s economy and to all Americans

  • ID theft strikes nearly 10 million U.S. consumers annually.

  • Imposes $50 billion in unnecessary costs on the nation’s businesses every year

  • 15,000 to 20,000 consumers contact the FTC about this crime each week

“Deter, Detect, Defend” Campaign

  • A nationwide education campaign to convey important messages to combat this growing crime problem

  • Deter – Take steps to reduce your risk of ID theft

  • Detect – Monitor your personal information

  • Defend – Move quickly; take the right steps when
    you suspect identity theft

 

 

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► Federal Trade Commission
► Office of Inspector General - U.S. Dept. of Education
► Texas Dept. of Public Safety

 

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