Personal Protection
How do I know if I am vulnerable to identity
theft?
Take the quiz at
www.wisconsin.bbb.org/idtheft.html.
What do I do if I have been a victim of
identity theft?
Follow the steps on the "Fight Identity Theft"
Web site at
www.fightidentitytheft.com/identity_theft_victim.html.
What precautions can I take not to be a victim?
Check out the tips at
www.fightidentitytheft.com/ssn.html.
How can I learn more about identity theft?
Check out the web
sites on the Resources
page.
How can I check my credit report?
Contact the three
credit reporting agencies (see
Resources). By law, residents of
Georgia may request up to two free credit reports each year.
How often does identity theft take place?
Estimates vary, but
according to the Federal
Trade Commission web site, more than 3 million people were
victims of identity theft in 2003.
Has anyone at MCG been a victim?
Based on statistics,
chances are very good that a number of MCG faculty, staff, and/or students
have been victims of identity theft.
Should I be worried?
You should always be
vigilant about safeguarding your personal information, as well as the
personal information of others.
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