The OCC describes check fraud through identity assumption and notes ways to avoid this type of fraud. The statement details the efforts made by the commission to help victims, alert industry, and assist law enforcement. Federal Trade Commission United States. House of Representatives. The FTC discusses steps to take when a wallet or purse is stolen in order to prevent identity theft.
Identity theft is when someone obtains personal information to commit fraud or theft.
Contains tips to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft. Discusses credit bureaus, creditors, law enforcement, stolen checks, fraudulent change of address, social security number misuse, income tax fraud, passports, credit report fraud, legal help, and driver's license number misuse. OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc.