Identity Theft
Legal Resources
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Action Plan for Victims of Identity Theft
This is an action plan for victims of identity theft. Content Detail
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- VICARS, a program of Texas Legal Services Center
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Identity Theft Victim's Complaint and Affidavit
A voluntary form for filing a report with law enforcement, and disputes with credit reporting agencies and creditors about identity theft-related problems. Visit ftc.gov/idtheft to use a secure online version that you can print for your records. Content Detail
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- Federal Trade Commission
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- Spanish / Español
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What Should I Do If My Identity is Stolen?
Instructions to Correct Identity Theft Read More
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- Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - Austin
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Asserting Your Rights as a Crime Victim word
The Texas constitution and the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure give crime victims certain rights, but many crime victim rights are only granted if the victim asks for them. It is a good idea to make the request in writing so that the victim can prove the request was made. As soon as a victim finds out about the arrest, the victim should let the prosecutor's office know that the victim wants to assert his or her rights. Content Detail
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- Texas Legal Services Center
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Fair Credit Reporting Act
This resource provides information about the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Content Detail
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- VICARS, a program of Texas Legal Services Center
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Fox26Law: Your Legal Questions Answered
Every Tuesday and Thursday in its 7 a.m. newscast on FOX 26 Morning News, legal analyst Chris Tritico offers up some free legal insight. On this page you can ask your questions, watch previous segments, and read Chris' online-only responses to various questions. Content Detail
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- Fox26 KRIV
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How to Save Money and Avoid Theft: Cashing Checks and Opening Bank Accounts
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- National Consumer Law Center
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- Spanish / Español
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Sample letter to business confirming identity theft Content Detail
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- VICARS, a program of Texas Legal Services Center
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Sample Letter - Collection Company word
Sample letter to collection agencies confirming identity theft Content Detail
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- VICARS, a program of Texas Legal Services Center
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Sample letter - Credit Reporting Companies word
Sample letter to credit reporting company confirming identity theft Content Detail
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- VICARS, a program of Texas Legal Services Center
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TAKE CHARGE: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft
In the course of a busy day, you may write a check at the grocery store, charge tickets to a ball game, rent a car, mail your tax returns, change service providers for your cell phone, or apply for a credit card. Chances are you don't give these everyday transactions a second thought. But an identity thief does. Identity theft is a serious crime. People whose identities have been stolen can spend months or years and thousands of dollars cleaning up the mess the thieves have made of a good name and credit record. Content Detail
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- Federal Trade Commission
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Victims Initiative for Counseling, Advocacy, and Restoration of the Southwest (VICARS)
Defending the rights of victims of identity theft and financial fraud in the Southwest Content Detail
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- VICARS, a program of Texas Legal Services Center
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