Friday, July 1, 2016

TAKING CHARGE - WHAT TO DO IF YOUR IDENTITY IS STOLEN

>>Click HERE to complete an Identity Theft Report to the Federal Trade Commission online>>

>>Click HERE for Printable Publication>>

Visit IdentityTheft.gov for our most up-to-date information.


The site provides detailed advice to help you fix problems caused by identity theft, along with the ability to:
  • get a personal recovery plan that walks you hrough each step
  • update your plan and track your progress
  • print pre-filled letters & forms to send to credit bureaus, businesses, and debt collectors
Go to IdentityTheft.gov and click "Get Started."
 

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION - CONSUMER INFORMATION - SCAM ALERTS


Elder Affairs is often reminded of new (and sometimes old) ingenious practices to separate elders and others from their money - either outright or through information that seniors provide in good faith.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) maintains a constantly updated website to alert consumers about what's real and what's fake.

>>Click HERE to link to the Federal Trade Commission - Consumer Information>>


https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/scam-alerts