A special message from Greenberg, Ettlin & Associates, P.A. to our Clients and Friends. Identity Theft is costing the American public millions of dollars each year.The best defense against identity theft is education.Below is a list of web sites devoted to the education of the American public and business persons on what to look for and how to guard yourself or your business from identity theft.If you are a victim, these web sites will provide you with guidance on reporting the theft and recovering and repairing your identity.
Even if you feel that this information does not apply to you, we urge you to pass it on to others.
This website is a one-stop national resource to learn about the crime of identity theft. It provides detailed information to help you deter, detect, and defend against identity theft.
Identity theft occurs when a criminal uses another person's personal information to take on that person's identity. Identity theft is much more than misuse of a Social Security number-it can also include credit card and mail fraud. If you think you may be a victim of identity theft, contact the
Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC) is a nonprofit, nationally respected organization dedicated exclusively to the understanding and prevention of identity theft. The ITRC provides consumer and victim support as well as public education. The ITRC also advises governmental agencies, legislators, law enforcement, and businesses about the evolving and growing problem of identity theft.
Identity theft resulting from stolen corporate data is big news. The extensive media coverage and damage to the organizations and brands involved in recent data security breaches has brought identity theft detection and prevention to the forefront of corporate America's concerns.