A new 60-second radio ad airing in southern California is using fear tactics in an attempt to stop voters from signing ballot measure petitions. The ad purports that giving your name and address to petition campaigners amounts to an “identity theft starter kit.” Read More
22.4 Million Sensitive Records Breached So Far this Year
Was Yours among Them?
For thousands of families across America, summer vacation is right around the corner. And thieves know it. According to the FBI, crime rates rise about 10% during summer months. The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse (PRC) urges you to stay safe by following these six privacy tips:
Read MoreToday is Tax Day, the last day to file your federal income tax return with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You’ve spent the last several weeks collecting sensitive financial documents and now you’re probably wondering what to do with them. Read More
On Thursday, March 10, 2011 the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) released Best Practices for Identity Theft Services (PDF) to address consumer concern about misl Read More
To celebrate the 13th annual National Consumer Protection Week, Privacy Rights Clearinghouse is joining forces with government agencies and nonprofits to education consumers on important privacy issues. Read More