Identity Theft

• Control Your Personal Information

  A nonprofit consumer education, research, and advocacy program, these publications empower you to take action to control your personal information by providing practical tips on privacy protection. Content Detail

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  Privacy Rights Clearinghouse

• Fighting Back Against Identity Theft

  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. Content Detail

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  Federal Trade Commission

• How the Courts Work

  This audiovisual presentation is an explanation of how the courts work in Colorado. You will need to have speakers on your computer in order to hear the audio part of this presentation. It takes a few seconds to download and the running time is approximately 9 minutes long. Read More

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  Colorado Legal Services

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  Spanish / Español

• Identity Theft

  Steps to prevent identity theft and what to do if you become a victim. Content Detail

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  Colorado Attorney General's Office

• Identity Theft and Children

  Child Identity Theft occurs when a child's identity is used by another person for the imposter's personal gain. This resource explores the potential impact this crime will have on a child's life from the moment of discovery and into the future. Content Detail

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  Identity Theft Resource Center

• Identity Theft Handbook PDF

  This useful resource has a test to determine an individuals' risk to ID theft, how to reduce that risk and what to do if you become a victim of identity theft. Content Detail

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  Denver District Attorneys' Office - CASE Project

• Identity Theft Resource Center

  This nonprofit organization is dedicated to the understanding and prevention of ID theft. Content Detail

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  Identity Theft Resource Center

• If Your Social Security Number is Stolen PDF

  Thieves can use your SSN to obtain credit and employment - What should you do if you're a victim? Act quickly and assertively, and keep records/copies of all contacts and reports. Content Detail

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  Denver DA's Office and CASE Partnership

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  Russian / Pусский

  Spanish / Español

• Adams County Legal Resources

  This has a list of court information, attorney or legal referrals, law lines, mediation and additional services. Content Detail

• Consumer Protection Information for Seniors

  The purpose of this resource is to help Seniors learn the red flags of fraud; recognize when someone is trying to victimize them; learn when to say "no" and close the door or hang up the phone; know how to report fraud to the appropriate agencies; and empower the consumer. (Chapter 11 of The Senior Law Handbook is a project of the Colorado Bar Association's Elder Law and Trust and Estate Section.) Content Detail

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  Colorado Bar Association - Senior Law Handbook

• Credit File Security Freeze PDF

  Any US Citizen can put a security freeze on their credit reports. A freeze means your file can't be shared with potential creditors which can help prevent identity theft. If your files are frozen, even someone who has your name and Social Security number will not be able to get credit in your name. Content Detail

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  Office of Denver District Attorney and CASE Partnership

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  Russian / Pусский

  Spanish / Español

• Justice/Colorado! Corps

  Staffed by volunteers, the purpose of this program is to supplement the help provided in the self-help center, by helping you gain access to the resources you need to answer your questions regarding family law and other civil matters (not criminal). Content Detail

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  Jutice/Colorado! Corps

• Public Access: Court Records Searches

  Records of the court available on the Internet. Content Detail

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  Colorado Judicial Branch

• Identity Theft and the Deceased

  Fact sheet with prevention and victim tips. Content Detail

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  Identity Theft Resource Center

• Obtain your Free Credit Report

  A new federal law provides for access to free reports for individuals in all states through annualcreditreport.com. You can obtain your credit report three times annually once from each of the 3 major credit bureaus. Read More

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  annualcreditreport.com