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1. Identity theft is America's fastest-growing crime
   Tips for preventing identity theft and what to do if you are a victim of this crime.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
   01-12-2007 : identity theft, u.s. postal service, usps
2. Federal Trade Commission: Fighting Back against Identity Theft
   Find how identity thieves work, how to minimize your risk, what to do if you are a victim, how to file a complaint, applicable federal and state laws, examples of recent cases and scams, and links to additional resources. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
   01-12-2007 : business law, consumer protection, consumer research and advocacy, crime, finance: personal, fraud, identity theft, legislation, swindling
3. Identity Theft Resource Center
   Dedicated to 'developing and implementing a comprehensive program against identity theft' with information on how to lower your risk.
   01-12-2007 : false personation, fraud, identity theft, risk
4. Better Business Bureau (BBB): Security and Privacy, Made Simpler
   Resources for small business owners about data security and customer privacy. Includes privacy policies, identity theft, computer security, payment card security, and what to do if customer data is lost or stolen.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
   11-10-2006 : business, civil liberties, communications--confidential, computer security, computers, confidential communications, constitutional law, consumer research and advocacy, credit card, data protection, identity theft, internet, privacy, security, small businesses-security
5. LooksTooGoodToBeTrue.com
   Gives background information and alerts about Internet scams and fraud, covering topics such as identity theft, phishing, spam, spyware, job scams, Ponzi and pyramid schemes, online auctions, sweepstakes and lotteries, and counterfeit payments. Includes a FAQ, victims' stories, a fraud risk test, and links to places to file a complaint about online fraud. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
   11-09-2006 : 419, computer crimes, consumer complaints: forms, consumer research and advocacy, counterfeit payments, crime, finance: personal, fraud, identity theft, internet crime complaint center, internet fraud, internet scams, job scams, lotteries, nigerian scams, online auctions, phishing, ponzi schemes, pyramid schemes, shopping online, spam, spoofing, spyware, sweepstakes, swindling
6. Social Security Online: Identity Theft
   Links to agencies to report identity theft, replace your social security card, and more.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
   11-09-2006 : identity theft, social security card
7. Anti-Phishing Working Group: Committed to Wiping out Internet Scams and Fraud
   Gives current examples of e-mail scams. Provides help for those who have been scammed and the origin of the term 'phishing.'. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
   11-08-2006 : anti-phishing, email e-mail scams, false personation, fishing, identity theft, internet fraud, phishing
8. Best Information on the Net: Hot Paper Topics
   Information from authoritative resources on controversial and timely issues such as affirmative action, censorship, health care, the death penalty, human rights, smoking, euthanasia, drugs, gun control, and other social issues. Has resources for students, teachers, librarians, and people with disabilities.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
   11-07-2006 : affirmative action, attack on america, bioethical issues, brown v. board of education, censorship, congressional voting records, contemporary issues, controversial issues, current issues, death penalty, disability resources, drug issues, gender issues, global warming, gun control, health care reform, homeland security, hot paper topics, human rights, identity theft, internet issues, librarian resources, media issues, open government, patriot act, plagiarism, same-sex marriage, school vouchers, social sciences, social security, space shuttle disasters, student resources, teaching resources, term papers: help for writers, terrorism, timely issues
9. Consumer Credit Freeze: California Right to "Freeze" Your Credit History
   'If you live in California, you have the right to put a 'security freeze' on your credit file. A security freeze means that your file cannot be shared with potential creditors. A security freeze can help prevent identity theft.'
   08-10-2006 : california right to freeze your credit history, consumer credit freeze, credit files, credit history, credit ratings, credit scores, crime prevention, finance: personal, fraud, identity theft, security freezes

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