Education
An investment in education today will not only help protect your identity from thieves, but may also help restore your good name and credit if you become a victim of identity theft. Take a moment to learn how to protect yourself against identity theft and how to resolve the problems associated with this crime.
IRIS is designed to launch a process of learning about identity theft.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Detect and Prevent Identity Theft
- What is identity theft and how does it happen?
- What are the warning signs?
- Prevent identity theft.
- What to do if you become a victim of identity theft?
- Wallet was lost or stolen, what do I do?
- Identity theft and online resumés
- Protect your child from identity theft
- Identity theft victim with a criminal record
- Peer-to-Peer File Sharing: Security Risks
- Victims should ask to be added to the FBI's NCIC Identity Theft File
Credit Reporting Agencies
- What is a Fraud Alert?
- Activate a 90 day Fraud Alert
- Activate a 7 Year Extended Fraud Alert
- Child Identity Theft (TransUnion on-line search for a Credit File for your child)
- Child Identity Theft (Experian search for a Credit File for your child)
- Remove a Fraud Alert
- Credit Freeze
- How to read your credit report
- How to Establish a Credit History?
Government Records Identity Theft
- Social Security Number Identity Theft
- Am I required to give out my Social Security Number?
- Lost or stolen Military ID.
- Report and replace a lost or stolen Passport
- Replace a lost or stolen Green Card
- Where do I get replacement birth or death certificates?
- IRS - Taxpayer Guide to Identity Theft
- IRS - Identity Theft Assistance
Fun Games
- Fishing Scams Game
- ID Theft Face Off Game
- Invasion of the Hackers Game
- Invest Quest
- Mission: Laptop Security
- Spam Scam Slam
- The Case of the Cyber Criminal Game
Identity Theft Scams
Identity Theft Statistics
Sample Letters
- Letter to Collection Agency Claim of Fraud
- Follow up Letter to Collection Agency
- Follow up Letter Confirming Conversation
- Initial Identity Theft Victim Statement - Credit Issuer or Merchant
- Letter to Merchant - Checking Account Fraud
- Second Request Letter
- Sample letter to Experian
- Sample letter to Equifax
- Sample letter to TransUnion
IRIS Brochures and Posters
Identity Theft Links
Credit Reporting Agencies
Protect Your Identity
Remove your name from mailing lists
FTC Affidavit
Financial Institutions
Law Enforcement
Utah Chiefs of Police Association
Utah Peace Officers Association
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Government Resources
Social Security Administration
Utah Department of Public Safety
Automated Geographic Reference Center
ID Theft Resources
