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Identity Theft
Everyone has heard about identity theft. This is a growing problem and we all must protect our personal information to prevent becoming a victim. Identity thieves are constantly trying, by any means possible, to acquire information from other individuals to capitalize. YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE THE NEXT VICTIM! Being aware of your financial health will help ensure you do not fall prey to those who want to benefit from others' inattentiveness. Know what your credit report contains and take swift action when abnormailities are noted. Once identity thieves have enough personal information, they will proceed to inflict potentially severe harm to your good credit, which will take much time and expense to correct.
Everyone should educate themselves with the methods utilized by identity thieves. Education is the best protection we can have and it is absolutely free, which is much less than what having your identity stolen costs.
Below are just a few links to further your understanding about identity theft. We encourage you to be aware and protect your identity. The Division of Finance is not responsible for the content of these web sites.
Identity Theft (Federal Reserve Bank of Boston)
Take Steps to Stop Identity Theft (Missouri Attorney General)
Federal Trade Commission Identity Theft Site
Take Charge: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft (Federal Trade Commission)
Consumer Alerts - Identity Theft (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation)
Internet Pirates are Trying to Steal Your Personal Financial Information (Office of the Comptroller of the Currency)
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