
Video A 10-minute educational video that provides an overview of identity theft and outlines the steps consumers can take. Video is provided courtesy of the FTC**
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Those who "credit monitor" (actively monitor their credit report through a Credit Monitoring service), or who use credit freezing/locking services, are likely to detect Identity Theft early, and possibly limit their damage. |
**The Federal Trade Commission (or FTC) is an independent agency of the United States government, established in 1914 by the Federal Trade Commission Act. Its principal mission is the promotion of consumer protection and the elimination and prevention of anticompetitive business practices. Definition Source: Wikipedia. Creditlock.com is not affiliated with the FTC
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| *Figures are the summation of revised 2005 & 2006 data provided in a Reuters article, published 2/1/07, about a Javelin Strategy & Research Third Annual Study |
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