Reduce Your Risk of Identity Theft
The use of your personal identifying information without your permission to commit fraud or other crimes is called Identity Theft. Personal identifying information could be your name, social security number, bank account number, or credit card. ID theft can ruin your good name and destroy your credit.
Identity theft can't be prevented but you can reduce your risk of becoming a victim. These resources have more information about ID theft and tips to help you reduce your risk.
Coping with Identity Theft: Reducing the Risk of Fraud from the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse lists steps to reduce your risk of becoming a victim of ID theft.
The FTC's Identity Theft Site provides tips to help you protect yourself from ID Theft. It also lists the steps to take if you are a victim of ID theft.
Identity Theft Resource Center has resources for the consumer and victim. It also has information about ID theft in the workplace.