Identity Theft Fraud Resources

Since identity theft-related attacks are on the rise all over the world, it helps to know of some useful resources that'll help in preventing it from happening to you.

There are a number of US government websites related to the subject of identity theft fraud resources, that'll help you protect yourself from this evil crime. In this article, we'll go over a few of them and check out brief descriptions on each site.

The very first website you should think of when it comes to identity theft fraud resources, is the FTC's site. The FTC is one of the most important government departments you may need to get in touch with, in case you're the victim of an identity theft attack.

The Federal Trade Commission offers a variety of identity theft fraud resources such as their 'Detect and Defend' brochure, which by the way, comes in a PDF format. You'll also find plenty of useful links to many other identity theft resources.

Another great website is the IRS site which contains content on the same topic, including links to plenty of additional resources. Some of the information covered, include how your tax records are affected, what you should do if you feel you're a victim of an identity theft scam, and what you can do to protect yourself from one.

The third major identity theft fraud resource is the US Department of Justice website. This site too has information plus links to a variety of identity theft resources. For instance, you'll find content on what it is, what steps you need to take to prevent it from happening to you, and what the department is doing about it. There's also a special section dedicated to what an identity theft victim needs to do. And, in this section, you'll come across a lengthy collection of links and the contact details of many many resources that cover the same topic.

A large number of state specific government sites also contain identity theft fraud resources. Additionally, you could use the search engines to search for websites that cater to your state.

In conclusion, you'll find some great links to identity theft resources on a host of government websites. You just need to set aside some time to explore the sites. Of course, the most important and the most quoted of these, is the website of the Federal Trade Commission.

And, for your convenience, here are the contact details of some popular identity theft fraud resources that might come in handy:

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover Building
935, Pennysylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC. 20535-0001
http://www.fbi.gov

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Consumer Response Center
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania, NW, H-130
Washington, DC 20580
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft

National Fraud Information Center
http://www.fraud.org

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
https://tips.fbi.gov