In the past, when a thief stole your wallet or purse, that person was after hard currency. Today, that thief is after your identity and a few key pieces of information that belong to you-Social Security Number, driver's license, Account numbers (financial, Credit or Debit card), Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) and passwords.

Learn more about identity theft and fraud. The more you know, the more you can do to protect your credit and financial well-being.

• Identity Theft: Lower Your Risk
• Identity Theft Victim Checklist
• Protect Yourself From Phishing
• You've Been Phished-Now What?
• Prevent Cashier's Check Fraud

Useful Resources (Links will take you to a seperate website)

• ID Theft Resource Center
• FTC: National Resource for ID Theft
• FTC brochure: Take Charge: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft