Resources to learn more
We close this topic with a list of helpful Web sites for further information and assistance to protect yourself financially.
Federal Trade Commission
Agency dedicated to preventing consumer fraud
http://www.ftc.gov or call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357)
Fakechecks.org
Web site sponsored by the American Bankers Association and the U.S. Postal Service
http://fakechecks.org/index2.html
ScamBusters.org
Web site dedicated to protecting consumers from scams
http://www.scambusters.org/
United States Department of Justice
Government site with a focus on the Internet and telemarketing
http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/internet
FDIC - Don't Be an Online Victim
Tips from the governmental agency that regulates U.S. banking
http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/guard/index.html
National Consumer's League Fraud Center
Information and tips for avoiding fraud
http://www.fraud.org/
Anti-Phishing Working Group
A global law enforcement association focused on eliminating fraud and identity theft
http://www.antiphishing.org/index.html
Comptroller of the Currency - Consumer Protection News
Federal agency dedicated to a safe banking system
http://www.occ.treas.gov/Consumer/phishing.htm
Social Security Online - Identity Theft Fact Sheet
Helpful links assembled by the Social Security Administration
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/idtheft.htm
Fight Identity Theft
Site for raising risk awareness and presenting steps consumers can take to protect themselves
http://www.fightidentitytheft.com
U.S. Postal Service Inspection - Identity Theft
Collection of helpful tips and links
http://www.usps.com/postalinspectors/id_intro.htm
Credit Card Regulations
http://www.federalreserve.gov/consumerinfo/consumercredit.htm
Resources to Protect Yourself Financially
Federal Trade Commission
Agency dedicated to preventing consumer fraud
http://www.ftc.gov or call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357)
Fakechecks.org
Web site sponsored by the American Bankers Association and the U.S. Postal Service
http://fakechecks.org/index2.html
ScamBusters.org
Web site dedicated to protecting consumers from scams
http://www.scambusters.org/
United States Department of Justice
Government site with a focus on the Internet and telemarketing
http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/internet
FDIC - Don't Be an Online Victim
Tips from the governmental agency that regulates U.S. banking
http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/guard/index.html
National Consumer's League Fraud Center
Information and tips for avoiding fraud
http://www.fraud.org/
Anti-Phishing Working Group
A global law enforcement association focused on eliminating fraud and identity theft
http://www.antiphishing.org/index.html
Comptroller of the Currency - Consumer Protection News
Federal agency dedicated to a safe banking system
http://www.occ.treas.gov/Consumer/phishing.htm
Social Security Online - Identity Theft Fact Sheet
Helpful links assembled by the Social Security Administration
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/idtheft.htm
Fight Identity Theft
Site for raising risk awareness and presenting steps consumers can take to protect themselves
http://www.fightidentitytheft.com
U.S. Postal Service Inspection - Identity Theft
Collection of helpful tips and links
http://www.usps.com/postalinspectors/id_intro.htm
Credit Card Regulations
http://www.federalreserve.gov/consumerinfo/consumercredit.htm