Identity theft links and contacts:

Secret Service
http://www.treas.gov/usss/financial_crimes.shtml
Website provides information about identity theft and many other types of fraud.

AnnualCreditReport.com
http://www.annualcreditreport.com/
This central site allows you to request a free credit file disclosure, commonly called a credit report, once every 12 months from each of the nationwide consumer credit reporting companies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.

Federal Trade Commission
http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft/ 
(877) ID-THEFT or (877) 438-4338
The Federal Trade Commission website provides information to "deter, detect, and defend" against identity theft. The website also provides helpful links for victims of identity theft.

Postal Inspection Service
www.usps.com/postalinspectors/

Social Security Administration
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/
(800) 772-1213
Social Security Administration website provides information about and guidelines for reporting Social Security fraud.

Florida Attorney General
http://www.myfloridalegal.com

Credit Reporting Companies:

• Check Verification Companies:
• Chexsystems: 1-800-428-9623
• Telecheck: 1-800-710-9898

Identify Theft Report Form
A form to report driver license fraud or identity theft.

Identity Theft Information Video
A public service announcement in streaming video format.

Identity Theft . . . What to Do If Your Identity is Stolen
"I don't remember opening that credit card account. And I certainly didn't buy those items I'm being billed for."

Identity Theft - The Long Road to Resolution
This publication provides an overview of the steps required to restore your identity after a theft.

Driver Privacy Protection Act
Florida residents have the right to protect personal information in their driver license and motor vehicle records from disclosure. A number of exceptions were specified by law; those individuals/businesses will continue to have access to the data.

Protecting Yourself from Consumer Fraud
This comprehensive list from the Attorney General includes loans, auto repair & purchases, health, identity theft, Internet e-mail & shopping, investing, employment, price gouging, rain checks, sweepstakes, smoking, titles, toys, weight-loss, and many more.

U.S. government central website for information about identity theft
This website is maintained by the Federal Trade Commission. It contains government reports and Congressional testimony, law enforcement updates, and links to other sites with helpful information about identity theft.