Better Business Bureau
This website analyzes the results of the 2006 Identity Fraud Survey Report conducted by Javelin & Strategy and Research. Findings in the report point out that the 25-34 demographic is the most likely group to be victimized by ID thieves. The site also includes other victims’ stories and relevant news.
http://www.bbbonline.org/IDTheft/
Comptroller of the Currency
This website offers assistance for consumers and businesses with complaints involving identity theft. It provides information on how to detect ID fraud and the steps you should take once you have become a victim of ID theft.
http://www.occ.treas.gov/fraudresources.htm
Computer Security Institute
Computer Security Institute (CSI) is the world's leading membership organization specifically dedicated to serving and training the information, computer and network security professional. Since 1974, CSI has been providing education and aggressively advocating the critical importance of protecting information assets.
http://www.gocsi.com/
Department of Treasury
This page contains information on identity theft, simple steps individuals can take to prevent it, and what they can do if they become victims. There is also information on what the industry and law enforcement are doing to fight the crime, and a report on various technologies used to combat identity theft.
http://www.treas.gov/offices/domestic-finance/...
Federal Trade Commission
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. While there are no guarantees about avoiding identity theft, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk and minimize the damage if a problem occurs:
http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft/index.html
Identity Theft Prevention and Identity Management Standards Panel
The IDSP has two main charges: First, it will endeavor to identify and catalogue in one place any existing, broadly-applicable identity theft and fraud prevention standards and guidelines. Second, it will identify areas where updated or new standards are needed. The panel’s recommendations for revised or additional standards shall serve as a call to action for further work by the standards development community.
http://www.ansi.org/standards_activities/...
National Association of Attorneys General
The NAAG Consumer Protection Project works to improve the enforcement of state and federal consumer protection laws by State Attorneys General, as well as supports multistate consumer protection enforcement efforts. In addition, the Project promotes information exchange among the states with respect to investigations, litigation, consumer education, and both federal and state legislation. The Committee organizes two Consumer Protection Conferences annually and sponsors other enforcement and training conferences.
http://www.naag.org/issues/issue-consumer.php
National Consumers’ League
Informational site that tells businesses what obligations they have towards protecting their clients’ personal and financial information. The site also talks about how to prevent a security breach and what to do in the event that one should occur.
http://www.nclnet.org/privacy/idtheft/index.htm
National Conference of State Legislatures
The National Conference of State Legislatures' Executive Committee is the governing body of the Conference. The executive committee and Conference officers have supervision, control and direction of the affairs of the Conference, its committees and publications. It also implements the policies and supervises the disbursement of its funds.
http://www.ncsl.org
National Cyber Security Alliance
Site that provides information to consumers, families, small businesses, and educators about ID theft, how to recognize the signs, how to prevent it, and how to deal with it.
http://www.staysafeonline.info/index.html
U.S. Department of Justice
Department of Justice’s website dedicated to providing information on ID theft, how to avoid it, and how breaches are handled. Site is mostly consumer oriented.
http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/idtheft.html
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
The commission’s rules and regulations regarding identity theft are outlined on this site.
http://www.sec.gov/
U.S. Secret Service
The Secret Service investigates crimes associated with financial institutions. Today, this jurisdiction includes bank fraud, access device fraud involving credit and debit cards, telecommunications and computer crimes, fraudulent identification, fraudulent government and commercial securities, and electronic funds transfer fraud.
http://www.treas.gov/usss/financial_crimes.shtml
AARP
The AARP provides a brief description of ID theft, who it happens to, why is happens, and what steps you can take to prevent it. At the end of the page you can take their online seminar which further explains the “fastest growing white collar crime”.
http://www.aarp.org/learntech/personal_finance/identity_theft_intro.html
Call for Action
This site tells you the warning signs of ID theft, how to protect yourself, what to do if you become a victim and the resources you will need. http://www.callforaction.org/publications/id_theft/
Comptroller of the Currency
Site offers assistance for consumers and businesses with complaints involving identity theft. Offers information on how to detect ID fraud and the steps you should take once you have become a victim of ID theft.
http://www.occ.treas.gov/fraudresources.htm
Computer Security Institute
Computer Security Institute (CSI) is the world's leading membership organization specifically dedicated to serving and training the information, computer and network security professional. Since 1974, CSI has been providing education and aggressively advocating the critical importance of protecting information assets.
http://www.gocsi.com/
Department of Treasury
This page contains information on what identity theft is, simple steps individuals can take to prevent it, and what they can do if they become victims. There is also information on what industry and law enforcement are doing to fight the crime and a report on various technologies used to combat identity theft.
http://www.treas.gov/offices/domestic-finance/...
FDIC
Find resources provided by the FDIC to educate and protect consumers, revitalize communities, and promote compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act and fair lending laws.
http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/index.html
Federal Trade Commission
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. While there are no guarantees about avoiding identity theft, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk and minimize the damage if a problem occurs:
http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft/index.html
Institute of Consumer Financial Education
The ICFE makes available financial information, personal finance education, three nationally recognized certification programs: 1) credit report reviewers, 2) personal finance instructors and 3) identity theft risk management specialists. ICFE also has credit education courses, debt management education, bankruptcy education, savings and investment information, credit repair, credit report reviews, credit counseling information and financial planning and budgeting education for all age groups.
http://www.financial-education-icfe.org/
Identity Theft Prevention and Identity Management Standards Panel
The IDSP has two main charges: First, it will endeavor to identify and catalogue in one place any existing, broadly-applicable identity theft and fraud prevention standards and guidelines. Second, it will identify areas where updated or new standards are needed. The panel’s recommendations for revised or additional standards shall serve as a call to action for further work by the standards development community.
http://www.ansi.org/standards_activities/...
National Association of Attorneys General
The NAAG Consumer Protection Project works to improve the enforcement of state and federal consumer protection laws by State Attorneys General, as well as supports multistate consumer protection enforcement efforts. In addition, the Project promotes information exchange among the states with respect to investigations, litigation, consumer education, and both federal and state legislation. The Committee organizes two Consumer Protection Conferences annually and sponsors other enforcement and training conferences.
http://www.naag.org/issues/issue-consumer.php
National Conference of State Legislatures
The National Conference of State Legislatures' Executive Committee is the governing body of the Conference. The executive committee and Conference officers have supervision, control and direction of the affairs of the Conference, its committees and publications. It also implements the policies and supervises the disbursement of its funds.
http://www.ncsl.org
National Consumers’ League
Informational site that gives advice on what to do in the event that you should become an ID theft victim. The site also names organizations that would be useful to contact if your identity is stolen.
http://www.nclnet.org/privacy/idtheft/index.htm
National Cyber Security Alliance
Site that provides information to consumers, families, small businesses, and educators about ID theft, how to recognize the signs, how to prevent it, and how to deal with it.
http://www.staysafeonline.info/index.html
Social Security Administration
Website breaks down the steps that consumers should take if they become identity theft victims. The Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Fraud Hotline provides an avenue for individuals to report fraud, waste, and abuse within the SSA’s programs and operations. We handle allegations regarding violations of law or regulations affecting SSA programs and operations.
http://www.ssa.gov/oig/guidelin.htm
Transportations Security Administration
Provides information on how identity fraud is detected within the travel industry, as well as what measures are taken to prevent it.
http://www.tsa.gov/
U.S. Department of Justice
Department of Justice’s website that is dedicated towards providing information on ID theft, how to avoid it, and how breaches are handled. Site is mostly consumer and individual oriented.
http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/idtheft.html
U.S. Postal Inspection Service
It’s good to know there are laws to protect crime victims. The Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights gives victims a place in the criminal justice system, ensures they have the opportunity to be heard, and provides assistance to further their recovery. Most states also have victims’ rights laws for cases handled in local criminal justice systems. Crime victims are notified of their rights and other information via the Victim Notification System.
http://www.usps.com/postalinspectors/
U.S. Secret Service
The Secret Service investigates crimes associated with financial institutions. Today, this jurisdiction includes bank fraud, access device fraud involving credit and debit cards, telecommunications and computer crimes, fraudulent identification, fraudulent government and commercial securities, and electronic funds transfer fraud.
http://www.treas.gov/usss/financial_crimes.shtml
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Their rules and regulations regarding identity theft are outlined on this site.
http://www.sec.gov/
Fast Facts
We have compiled data from eight well-respected organizations that speak to the scope of identity theft and the cost incurred by organizations and consumers dealing with the aftermath.
Your Identity Is Your Business. Protecting It Is Ours.
