Internet Identity Theft
Federal Trade Commission: Identity Theft
- The U.S. government's central website for information about identity theft.
Identity Theft Resource Center
- Features detailed guides for victims, current laws, media resources, and reference library.
14 Tips to Avoid Identity Theft
- Suggestions from Frank Abagnale on reducing one's risk of identity theft.
About.com: Identity Theft
- Articles from several authors about identity theft related topics.
California Department of Justice: Identity Theft
- Features state laws, tips for victims, and ID theft registry for the state.
California Office of Information Security and Privacy Protection
- Consumer information from this California state government agency. Some information also in Spanish.
Call For Action: Identity Theft
- Features warning signs, preventative measures, and victim information and resources.
Federal Bureau of Investigations: Cyber Investigations
- FBI branch organized to dismantle national and transnational organized criminal enterprises engaging in Internet fraud including identity theft.
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston: Identity Theft
- Brochure in html and pdf formats.
Financial Privacy Now
- Campaign to strengthen financial privacy protections for consumers to keep credit safe and prevent crimes like identity theft. Targets the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Project of Consumers Union.
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Includes a video, forms, and resources for victims of the crime.