Personal information is everywhere and is easily accessible to identity thieves.
Identity theft reperesents America's fastest growing crime.
Last year, an estimated 10 million people were victimized.
Victims can spend up to 2 years and thousands of dollars clearing their name.
Identity theft can affect your ability to conduct normal daily affairs.
Consider "opting out" of mail and telemarketing programs to reduce your identity theft risk. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), you can opt out of firm (preapproved) offers of credit or insurance and prevent credit reporting agencies from sharing your credit report information with companies looking to solicit you. To opt out, please visit:
The Direct Marketing Association (DMA) also collects and shares consumer information for direct mail and catalog purposes. You can choose which lists you would like to be a part of and which lists you would like to be removed from by visiting:
The National Do Not Call Registry allows you to limit the number of telemarketing calls you receive on your home phone. When you register, telemarketers must remove your name from their lists and stop calling you. For more information and to register, please visit:
If you need assistance opting out of pre-approved offers of credit, or have questions, please contact Identity Fraud, Inc. at:
