Frida's Story: Fake ID Made Using Her Name Due to Improper Job Application Disposal
The Sacramento Police Department called Frida to tell her that someone made a fake driver's license using her name. A large drugstore chain had tossed old job applicants into the trash without shredding them. Someone found and used them to made fake IDs. Read More
What can I do if someone steals my credit card number and makes purchases?
If your credit card number is stolen (not the actual card), you aren’t liable for the unaut Read More
Diana's Story: Check Forgery Fraud Victim
Diana has been a victim of check forgery fraud (someone used a computer to create a copy of her checks). They were able to withdraw $6,300 from her checking account to buy a car and apparently had a copy of her signature (she says they were able to make it look like her own hand). Read More
Why do I have to give so much information about myself when I open a new bank account?
Federal law requires banks and other financial institutions to put Customer Identification Programs in place to identify and verify the identity of their customers to prevent money laundering and the funding of terrorism.
Read MoreMike's Story: USPS Change of Address Form Used to Steal From Him
Mike's mail was sent to New Jersey instead of his California address when someone filled out a U.S. Postal Service change of address card in his name. He lost $4,500 on one credit card and $6,000 on another as a result of this. Read More
Social Security Number Basics
A Social Security number (SSN) is a nine digit identification number that has become a universal identifier for both the government and the private sector in the U.S.
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