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DETENGA, DETECTE, DEFIENDA: Evite el Robo de Identidad
Conozca sobre el Robo de Identidad
DETENGA: Reduzca los riesgos
DETECTE: Identifique actividades sospechosas
DEFIENDA: Tome acci¨®n inmediatamente
Cu¨¢ndo Presenta una Queja ante la FTC
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Welcome to the FTC¡¯s Identity theft site
This website is a one-stop national resource to learn about the crime of identity theft. It provides detailed information to help you deter, detect, and defend against identity theft.
On this site, consumers can learn how to avoid identity theft ¨C and learn what to do if their identity is stolen. Businesses can learn how to help their customers deal with identity theft, as well as how to prevent problems in the first place. Law enforcement can get resources and learn how to help victims of identity theft.
Read on to find out more about identity theft and what you can do about it.
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Key Publications
How To Plan and Host Protect Your Identity Days Kit (PDF 6MB)
To Buy or Not To Buy: Identity Theft Spawns New Products and Services To Help Minimize Risk (PDF 229KB)
Take Charge: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft
(PDF 4.9MB)
Information Compromise and the Risk of Identity Theft: Guidance for Your Business
(PDF 152KB)
Protecting Personal Information: A Guide for Business (PDF 3.47MB)
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