Identity Theft
Privacy and Identity: What To Do If You're A Victim of Identity Theft
The immediate steps a victim should take to limit the damage caused by an identity thief.
Computer Disposal
Computers often hold all kinds of personal and financial information. If you’re getting rid of your old computer, there are things to do before you log off for the last time so your hard drive...
Consumer Complaints
At times we find ourselves in a difficult situation involving our bank, a large business, etc. and don’t know what to do. Calling customer service hasn’t led to any real results, so you may be...
Dealing with Identity Theft
What is Identity Theft?
Identity Theft is the largest consumer complaint filed with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) annually. If you have been the victim of identity theft, it could mean...
Dealing with Identity Theft
What is Identity Theft?
Identity Theft is the largest consumer complaint filed with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) annually. If you have been the victim of identity theft, it could mean...
Have You Ever Wondered about Identity Theft?
Identity theft is when someone uses your personal information without your permission to obtain goods, services, or money. Your personal information includes: your name, address, social security...
How to File an Identity Theft Complaint
Filing a complaint with the FTC is one of several important steps that victims of identity theft should take. The links below will walk you how to file a complaint with the FTC, and how you can...
Idaho Coalition Against Identity Theft Resource and Referral Guide
Idaho Coalition Against Identity Theft seeks to provide a coordinated community response to better assist victims of identity theft in our state.
WHAT VICTIMS CAN DO
Place a Fraud...
Idaho Identity Theft Manual
Identity theft is a serious and rapidly growing problem. In 2004 the Federal Trade Commission received 600 identity theft complaints from Idaho victims. This is up from 493 victims in 2003 and 361...
Identity Theft and Privacy Information
This site contains information on Identity Theft and Privacy from the Idaho Attorney General's office.
Identity Theft Assistance Portal
Identity theft is a crime in which an impostor uses the name, social security number, and/or other identifying information of a victim to open credit accounts, use existing credit accounts,...
Identity Theft Card
Some Resources for Victims:
ICAIT Website: https://sites.google.com/a/idaholegalaid.org/idaho-coalition-against-identity-theft/
Facebook:
Identity Theft in Idaho
In October 2011, Idaho Legal Aid Services (ILAS) was awarded funds to form the Idaho Coalition Against Identity Theft (ICAIT) to serve Idaho identity theft victims. The Maryland Crime Victims'...
Identity Theft Victim's Complaint and Affidavit
A voluntary form for filing a report with law enforcement and disputes with credit reporting agencies and creditors about identity theft-related problems. Visit ftc.gov/idtheft to use a secure...
Letter to Credit Bureau
To use the interactive interview to create a letter to a Credit Bureau, seeking investigation and removal from your credit report of items that are the result of identity theft, you will need a...
Letter to Creditor
To use the interactive interview for responding to someone collecting a bill that is in your name, but a bill you did not authorize, you will need a copy of the bill in hand when you start the...
Letter to Debt Collector
To use the interactive interview for responding to a company or law firm that is a Debt Collector, or collecting a bill that is in your name but you did not authorize, you will need a copy of...
Protecting your Identity Online
It's important to protect your personal information, and to take certain steps quickly to minimize the potential damage from identity theft if your information is accidentally disclosed or...
Remedying the Effects of Identity Theft
Identity theft occurs when someone uses your name, Social Security number, date of birth, or other identifying information, without authority, to commit fraud. For example, someone may have...
Robo de Identidad
El robo de identidad es un problema serio y que está creciendo rápidamente. En el año 2004 la Comisión Federal de Comercio (Federal Trade Commission) recibió 600 quejas de robo de identidad...
STOPFRAUD.gov Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force
This site provides resources and information to consumers on how to prevent fraud, as well as how to report fraud when it occurs. StopFraud.gov also provides access to announcements, press...
Take Charge: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft
In the course of a busy day, you may write a check at the grocery store, charge tickets to a ball game, rent a car, mail your tax returns, change service providers for your cell phone, or apply...
Tome Control: Def iéndase contra el Robo de Identidad
En el transcurso de un día agitado, usted puede hacer un cheque en una tienda, comprar boletos para un partido de fútbol con su tarjeta de crédito, alquilar un auto, enviar por correo su...
Tools for Assisting Identity Theft Victims Presentation
http://www.slideshare.net/IDLegalAid/consumer-sentinel-presentation
Types of Identity Theft
Financial: Using another’s information/identity in order to obtain credit, goods, or services.Criminal:Using another’s information/identity when apprehended for a crime;i.e.,a person stopped...
Videos Available to the Public
Assisting Victims of Identity Theft: A Free CLE Presented by the Idaho Coalition Against Identity TheftThis is a video of the CLE presented on April 30, 2012 by the Idaho Coalition Against...
What To Do If You're A Victim of Identity Theft
The immediate steps a victim should take to limit the damage caused by an identity thief.
What to Do if your Identity has been Stolen:
This website is a one-stop national resource to learn about the crime of identity theft. It provides detailed information to help you deter, detect, and defend against identity theft.