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Identity Theft Resources
United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS)
The USPIS is a federal law enforcement agency that investigates cases of identity theft. The agency has primary
jurisdiction in matters involving the integrity of the US Mail
US Postal Inspection Service
475 L’Enfant Plaza
Washington, DC 20260
202-268-2284
www.usps.com/websites/deprt/inspect/
United States Secret Service (USSS)
The USSS is federal agency that investigates financial crimes. Generally, the USSS will intervene only when the
dollar amount of the crime is high. However, they should still be notified in case it is part of a larger fraud ring.
US Secret Service
Contact you local field office
www.ustreas.gov/usss/
Social Security Administration
If you detect fraudulent use of your social security number, report it to the SSA. The SSA does not generally take
action unless there is a high dollar amount, workplace impersonation or crimes committed in your name. They will
only change your SSN if you fit their fraud victim criteria.
Social Security Administration
6401 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21235
1-800-269-0271 (fraud hotline)
www.ssa.gov
To Opt Out of receiving pre-approved credit card applications or pre-approved loan applications call: 1-888-5 opt
out (1-888-567-8688) – they will ask for your social security number – this is guaranteed to “reduce” the number
you receive.
Federal Trade Commission – they are conducting a comprehensive study on identity theft and are looking for any
and all information they can collect about the crime. You are able to file your complaint and provide updates as well
www.consumer.gov/idtheft
1-877-IDTHEFT
If you live in a state that allows credit freezes you can check out this website- (Wisconsin allows credit freezes)
www.consumersunion.org/campaigns/learn_more/003484indiv.html
Security Freeze subscription ~ 1-800-638-8437
The FBI’s internet Fraud complaint Center allows you to report suspected cases of Internet and e-commerce fraud
www.ifccfbi.gov
www.saftshopping.org Online shopping tips provided by the American Bar Association
www.bbb.org and www.bbbonline.org The Better Business Bureau certifies web merchants with a privacy seal
of approval. You can research merchants through the BBB and also report e-commerce fraud problems at these
sites.
www.bbb.org/alerts/cybershop.asp The Better Business Bureau holidays shopping tips.
www.ftc.gov/bcp/menu-internet.htm The Federal Trade Commission’s online shopping advice
www.fda.gov/oc/buyonline Created by the US food and Drug Administration to provide shopping tips for buying
online prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs on the web
www.fraud.org The national Fraud Information Center, a program of the National Consumers League. Maintains
information about online scams and lets you file complaints online.
www.www.shopthenet.org The Direct Marketing Association’s site of member merchants who comply with
the federal “Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule” that requires, for example, deliveries in 30 days.
www.annualcreditreport.com
Equifax 1-800-685-1111 www.equifax.com
Experian 1-888-EXPERIAN (397-3742) www.experian.com
Transunion 1-800-916-8800 www.transunion.com
www.naag.org not all police jurisdictions are required to take reports of ID theft (in some cases it is just
considered a “miscellaneous incident”) – this website will provide you with a listing to find your local state
Attorney’s General office and they can guide you
FCC – Federal Communications Commission 1-888-CALL FCC - If a new phone has been established in your name
www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/idtheft.html Department of Justice
www.fdic.gov/consumers Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
www.fraud.org/welcome National Consumers League
United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS)
The USPIS is a federal law enforcement agency that investigates cases of identity theft. The agency has primary
jurisdiction in matters involving the integrity of the US Mail
US Postal Inspection Service
475 L’Enfant Plaza
Washington, DC 20260
202-268-2284
www.usps.com/websites/deprt/inspect/
United States Secret Service (USSS)
The USSS is federal agency that investigates financial crimes. Generally, the USSS will intervene only when the
dollar amount of the crime is high. However, they should still be notified in case it is part of a larger fraud ring.
US Secret Service
Contact you local field office
www.ustreas.gov/usss/
Social Security Administration
If you detect fraudulent use of your social security number, report it to the SSA. The SSA does not generally take
action unless there is a high dollar amount, workplace impersonation or crimes committed in your name. They will
only change your SSN if you fit their fraud victim criteria.
Social Security Administration
6401 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21235
1-800-269-0271 (fraud hotline)
www.ssa.gov
To Opt Out of receiving pre-approved credit card applications or pre-approved loan applications call: 1-888-5 opt
out (1-888-567-8688) – they will ask for your social security number – this is guaranteed to “reduce” the number
you receive.
Federal Trade Commission – they are conducting a comprehensive study on identity theft and are looking for any
and all information they can collect about the crime. You are able to file your complaint and provide updates as well
www.consumer.gov/idtheft
1-877-IDTHEFT
If you live in a state that allows credit freezes you can check out this website- (Wisconsin allows credit freezes)
www.consumersunion.org/campaigns/learn_more/003484indiv.html
Security Freeze subscription ~ 1-800-638-8437
The FBI’s internet Fraud complaint Center allows you to report suspected cases of Internet and e-commerce fraud
www.ifccfbi.gov
www.saftshopping.org Online shopping tips provided by the American Bar Association
www.bbb.org and www.bbbonline.org The Better Business Bureau certifies web merchants with a privacy seal
of approval. You can research merchants through the BBB and also report e-commerce fraud problems at these
sites.
www.bbb.org/alerts/cybershop.asp The Better Business Bureau holidays shopping tips.
www.ftc.gov/bcp/menu-internet.htm The Federal Trade Commission’s online shopping advice
www.fda.gov/oc/buyonline Created by the US food and Drug Administration to provide shopping tips for buying
online prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs on the web
www.fraud.org The national Fraud Information Center, a program of the National Consumers League. Maintains
information about online scams and lets you file complaints online.
www.www.shopthenet.org The Direct Marketing Association’s site of member merchants who comply with
the federal “Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule” that requires, for example, deliveries in 30 days.
www.annualcreditreport.com
Equifax 1-800-685-1111 www.equifax.com
Experian 1-888-EXPERIAN (397-3742) www.experian.com
Transunion 1-800-916-8800 www.transunion.com
www.naag.org not all police jurisdictions are required to take reports of ID theft (in some cases it is just
considered a “miscellaneous incident”) – this website will provide you with a listing to find your local state
Attorney’s General office and they can guide you
FCC – Federal Communications Commission 1-888-CALL FCC - If a new phone has been established in your name
www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/idtheft.html Department of Justice
www.fdic.gov/consumers Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
www.fraud.org/welcome National Consumers League