There are several websites available on the Internet that provide additional information and resources about identity theft:

www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft - this is the Federal Trade Commission website. You can download identity theft affidavits as well as report the crime. Additionally, you can speak to a FTC representative at: 1-877-IDTHEFT.

www.privacyrights.org/identity.htm - this website covers both identity theft and privacy issues.

www.idtheftcenter.org

www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/idtheft.html - this is the United States Department of Justice website.

For more information to help you stay safe online:

www.staysafeonline.info

www.getnetwise.org

http://www.cert.org/homeusers/HomeComputerSecurity/

CREDIT REPORTING BUREAUS:

Equifax: www.equifax.com
Report fraud: (800) 766-0008
TDD: (800) 255-0056
And write: Consumer Fraud Division
P.O. Box 740250, Atlanta, GA 30374-0241

Experian: www.experian.com
Report fraud: (888) 397-3742
TDD: (800) 972-0322
And write: Nat'l Consumer Assistance
P.O. Box 9530, Allen, TX 75013

TransUnion: www.transunion.com
Report fraud: (800) 680-7289
TDD: (877) 553-7803
And write: Fraud Assistance Department
P.O. Box 6790, Fullerton, CA 92634

OTHER RESOURCES:

Social Security Administration
Report fraud: (800) 269-0271
Or e-mail
oig.hotline@ssa.gov
For more information: www.ssa.gov/pubs/idtheft.htm

Order your Earnings and Benefits Statement: (800) 772-1213

TO REMOVE YOUR NAME FROM JUNK MAIL LISTS:

Mail Preference Service
Direct Marketing Association
P. O. Box 643
Carmel, NY 10512
Or online at www.dmaconsumers.org

TO OPT OUT OF PRE-APPROVED CREDIT CARD OFFERS:

(888) 567-8688

TO REMOVE YOUR NAME/PHONE NUMBER FROM TELEMARKETING LISTS:

National Do Not Call Registry:
www.donotcall.gov

USEFUL INTERNET LOCATIONS:

Department of Licensing:
www.dol.wa.gov
(206) 902-3900

Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney:
http://piercecountywa.org/pc/abtus/ourorg/pa/abtuspa.htm

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