Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is ScamSafe?
- What is identity theft? How does it happen?
- What do I do if my identity has been stolen?
- What if the police won't take an ID theft report?
- Where can I get my credit report or credit score?
- How can I tell if my identity has been stolen?
- How can I prevent identity theft from happening to me?
- What is phishing and how do I prevent it?
- Why should I check my credit report regularly? (5 good reasons)
- How do I contact credit bureaus directly to get credit reports?
- Isn't there a U.S. law that allows everyone one free credit report a year?
- How do I get my name off marketing lists?
- How to prevent bank account fraud?
- Should I guard my social security number closely?
- How do I report stolen or lost checks?
- What is "pretexting"? How is it related to identity theft?
- What can I do about Medicare & discount drug card fraud?
- What are 419, Advance Fee or Nigerian letter scams?
- How do I report Internet fraud, i.e. check cashing scams?
- What is a credit security freeze and how does it work?