Fraud and Identity Theft Prevention

Credit CardFraud and identity theft are some of the fastest growing international crimes. There are many different types of fraud from identity theft to charitable scams.


Resources to prevent and report this type of crime
9 Fraud Warning Signs
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Tips for Avoiding Sales Calls
[66 kb]
Putting Telephone Scams on Hold
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Credit Card Do's and Don'ts
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Privacy Rights Clearing House
Includes information on:
  • Identity Theft
  • Phishing (messages that appear to be from legitimate banking institutions, asking you for personal and account information)

Federal Trade Commission
Includes information on:
  • Identity Theft
  • Credit Card Fraud
  • Telemarketing

Federal Government Consumer Help
Includes information on:
  • Consumer Action Handbook
  • Consumer Questions or Problems

California Attorney General
Includes information on:
  • Charitable Giving
  • Scam Alerts
  • Consumer Information and Complaints

Free Online Credit Reports
Everyone should check their credit at least once a year National "Do Not Call Registry"
Removes your name and phone number from telemarketing lists for five years FBI's Crime Complaint Center
Includes information on:
  • Internet Crime Schemes
  • Internet Crime Prevent Tips
  • Auctions, Credit Cards
  • Identity Theft
  • Internet Extortion, Spam
  • Third party Receiver Funds

Mail Theft Prevention
Information from the US Postal Inspector on how to prevent mail theft.