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According to the US Federal Trade Commission, identity theft is their number one source of public complaint. And it's bound to get worse. GartnerGroup, a leading technology research firm, predicts “mass victimization” of consumers within the next two years.
This is a problem for which every consumer needs a strategy. TheCreditProtector.com can help. Our company was founded by licensed Florida attorneys who have helped victims of identity theft. Each year, we publish a manual with the latest information preventing identity theft and recovering from it.
That manual is yours at no cost. Download the ID Theft Manual PDF version or choose from the Table of Contents below.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Section I: How do I know if I am Victim of ID Theft?
Section II: I am a Victim of ID Theft. What should I do?
- Create a Record
- Contact the Three Major Credit Bureaus
- Contact Creditors
- Contact Other Affected Institutions
- Report the Crime to the Authorities
- Improve your Credit
Section III: How can I reduce the chances of being a victim of ID Theft?
- Preventative Steps
- Limiting the Damage - Credit Monitoring Services
Section IV: Federal and State Laws
- Federal Laws
- State Laws
Appendices
Appendix A: Federal Trade Commission ID Theft Affidavit
Appendix B: The Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act
Appendix C: The Fair Credit Reporting Act
Appendix D: Electronic Funds Transfer Act
Appendix E: Fair Credit Billing Act
Appendix F: Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
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