Fraud & Identity Theft
Those who commit online fraud are well trained, well equipped and highly motivated to be successful. Below is a list of resources available to consumers to prevent, report and track trends and schemes of online fraud.
Consumer Online Resources
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Preventing Fraud and Identity Theft
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
OnGuardOnline.govDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS)
National Cyber Awareness System
Security TipsFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
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Reporting Fraud or Identity Theft
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Consumer Information Identity TheftFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
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Trends and Schemes of Fraud and Identity Theft
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Current Cyber Crime ActivityFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Common Fraud Schemes
New E-Scams & WarningsOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
Consumer Protection Types of Consumer Fraud
Credit Bureau Contact Information
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Equifax
1-800-685-1111 credit reports
1-800-525-6285 fraud department
PO Box 740241, Atlanta, GA 30374
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Experian
1-888-397-3742 credit reports
1-888-397-3742 fraud department
PO Box 2002, Allen, TX 75013
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TransUnion
1-800-916-8800 credit reports
1-800-680-7289 fraud department
PO Box 2000, Chester, PA 19022
www.transunion.com