This information can be used to steal your identity. One way to spot identity theft is to check your credit rating. Here are the addresses where you can obtain a copy of your credit report. Part 2 continues our discussion of fraud. A key element of prevention is knowledge.
Telemarketing is a significant source of fraud.
If you lose money over the phone, it is probably gone forever. You must send money, give a credit card number, or have a check picked up by courier - before you've had a chance to carefully consider the offer. You don't need to check out their company with anyone - including your family, lawyer, accountant, local Better Business Bureau, or consumer protection agency. You don't need any written information about their company or their references. A courier will come by today to pick up the money.