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This section of PALawHelp.org has information and resources about Identity Theft issues in Pennsylvania.

• Federal Trade Commission Identity Theft Website

  This website is a one-stop national resource to learn about the crime of identity theft. It provides detailed information to help you deter, detect, and defend against identity theft. Content Detail

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  Federal Trade Commission

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  Spanish / Español

• Identity Theft - Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General

  The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General has created a comprehensive web-based Identity Theft Toolkit to help the people of the Commonwealth protect themselves from predators and begin the recovery process. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General

• Consumer Letters for Victims of Identity Theft

  The Identity Theft Victims Assistance Network, a national network of coalitions around the country, along with partners at Kansas Legal Services and Pro Bono Net, have developed this tool to help victims of identity theft draft letters to creditors, letters to debt collectors and letter to credit bureaus. These letters allow victims to alert creditors of unauthorized charges, petition to have fraudulent charges removed from their credit reports, and better assist police when filing reports. Read More

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  Identity Theft Victims Assistance Network

• Identity Theft: Federal Trade Commission Consumer Information

  The Federal Trade Commission offers these resources outlining steps you can take to help minimize the damage to your account and credit when Identity Theft occurs. Content Detail

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  Federal Trade Commission

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  Spanish / Español

• Identity Theft Report

  Filing a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission is one of several important steps that victims of identity theft should take. This can help you in recovering from identity theft and help law enforcers catch identity thieves. Read More

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  Federal Trade Commission

• Five Ways to Help Protect Your Identity (Video)

  Identity theft affects millions of people each year. This video provides information you can use to learn how to make protecting yourself from identity thieves part of your daily routine. Read More

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  Federal Trade Commission

• Security Summit Identity Theft Tips Overview (Video)

  The Internal Revenue Service, states and industry are working to protect you from identity theft. Taxes. Security. Together: Protect yourself from identity theft with these simple tips. Read More

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  Internal Revenue Service

• How to Fix Criminal Identity Theft On Your Pennsylvania State Police Record

  Information from Community Legal Services of Philadelphia on how to deal with criminal identity theft - where someone who is arrested gives your name, date of birth, and/or Social Security number to the authorities. [PDF] Content Detail

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  Community Legal Services of Philadelphia

• Identity Theft And Your Social Security Number

  Information from the Social Security Administration on protecting your Social Security number and preventing identity theft. [PDF] Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

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  French / Français

  Haitian Creole / Kreyòl Ayisyen

  Italian / Italiano

  Polish / Język Polski

  Portuguese / Português

  Tagalog / Pilipino

• Identity Theft: Stealing Your Name and Your Money

  Information from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service on how to protect yourself from Identity Theft and where to get help if you are victimized. Content Detail

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  U.S. Postal Inspection Service

• Identy Theft Resources from the FTC

  The Federal Trade Commision publications listed here can help consumers learn about various aspects of identity theft. Content Detail

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  Federal Trade Commission

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  Spanish / Español

• Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft

  Information from the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securitieson how Identity Theft happens and what you can do to prevent it. [PDF] Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities

• Protect Yourself From Indentity Theft

  Informational brochure how to protect yourself from Identity Theft, including Prevention Tips and Red Flags to look out for to alert you to potential problems. [PDF] Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General

• Recognizing and Preventing Identity Theft

  Consumer Legal Information Pamphlet from the Pennsylvania Bar Association. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Bar Association

• Taking Charge - What To Do If Your Identity is Stolen

  If you suspect that someone has stolen your identity, acting quickly is the best way to limit the damage. Setting things straight involves some work. This guide from the Federal Trade Commission has tips, worksheets, blank forms, and sample letters to guide you through the recovery process. [PDF] Content Detail

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  Federal Trade Commission