Identity Theft

Legal Resources

• 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

• Fair Credit Reporting Act

  This resource provides information about the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Content Detail

  By:

  VICARS, a program of Texas Legal Services Center

• Fighting Back Against Identity Theft -- Video

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  By:

  Federal Trade Commission

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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