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 Preventing Identity Theft and Fraud

Identity theft, too-good-to-be-true scams, companies that prey on people already strapped financially — they're all out there.

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Avoiding Scams and FraudUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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Identity theft, telemarketing fraud, Internet fraud, unsafe foods, and counterfeit drugs all demand that consumers know how to protect their financial safety. To protect yourself, you need to be able to recognize signs or signals of fraud and to know where to complain or find resources when a victim.
Checking Your Credit ReportUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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Download this Purdue Extension & Consumer and Family Sciences guide to checking your credit and what the reports mean.
Fighting Back Against Identity TheftUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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This web site is a one-stop national resource where you can learn about the crime of identity theft. It provides detailed information to help you deter, detect, and defend against identity theft.
Protecting Your CreditUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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Download this Purdue Extension & Consumer and Family Sciences resource on how to protect your credit.