ID Theft Links and Publications 
Fighting ID Theft, including How To Minimize Your Risk and Resolve Problems
ID Theft Information, Tips, etc. — California Attorney General
Identity Theft Prevention and Problem Resolution — California Office of Privacy Protection
Internet and Telemarketing Fraud — U.S. DOJ
- What internet fraud is, its major types, how you should deal with it, auction, work at home, investment manipulation, credit cards, tips for consumers, filing complaints about internet fraud, etc.
Internet Fraud : How To Avoid Internet Investment Scams — SEC.gov
- Online investment newsletters, internet bulletin boards, email spam, the "Pump And Dump" scam, the Pyramid, "Risk-Free" fraud, off-shore frauds, etc.
Internet Fraud Watch
- Internet fraud tips, scams against business, online complaint form, internet fraud statistics, etc.
"Phishing is a method of fraudulently obtaining personal information, such as passwords, social security numbers, and credit card details, by sending e-mails that look like they come from well-known trusted sources such as banks or financial services companies." -- McAfee SiteAdvisor
10 Tips to Avoid Phishing Scams
Anti-Phishing Consumer Advice, Trends, Technical Reports, Organizations, etc.
Anti-Phishing Working Group
Practical Tips on Internet Fraud, Computer Security and Privacy — OnGuard Online
Privacy from A to Z : information on every privacy topic
- Includes air travel privacy, biometrics, browser cookies, direct marketing, email, medical records, national ID cards, public records, Social Security numbers, school records, video rental records and workplace privacy
Privacy Protection Office — California Department of Consumer Affairs
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse Information and Advice on Privacy and Identity Theft
Operation Opt-Out
- Generate Opt-Out Forms
- Info on "personalized" portal websites and online profiling companies
- Top 10 List of Ways to Protect Your Privacy Online
Opt Out Prescreen for Offers of Credit or Insurance
National Do Not Call Registry
- Register your home and mobile phone numbers for free. Your registration will be effective for 5 years.
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