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What is “vishing”?
Viewed 4189 times since Mon, Jan 24, 2011
Vishing is the telephone equivalent of phishing. Vishing is the act of using the telephone in an attempt to scam the user into surrendering private information that will be used for identity theft. The scammer usually pretends to be a... Read More
What is “phishing”?
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Phishing is the act of sending an e-mail to a user falsely claiming to be an established legitimate enterprise in an attempt to scam the user into surrendering private information that will be used for identity theft. The e-mail directs the user to... Read More
What should I do if my wallet is lost or stolen?
Viewed 1665 times since Tue, Jan 18, 2011
If your wallet has been lost or stolen, take the following actions: Call the three major credit reporting agencies (Equifax: 1-800-525-6285, Experian: 1-888-397-3742 and Trans Union: 1-800-680-7289) and ask them to immediately place a Fraud Alert... Read More
What should I do if I think I’ve been a victim of identity theft?
Viewed 143 times since Tue, Jan 18, 2011
If you feel you have been a victim of identity theft, contact the FTC’s Identity Theft Hotline toll-free at 1-877-IDTHEFT (438-4338); by mail: Identity Theft Clearinghouse, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC... Read More