Public Safety Commission Presentation:
Identity Theft: Protect Yourself

Links to web resources were compiled after the Public Safety Commission's presentation at Third Place Commons. These websites can help citizens protect their credit and personal information. Residents are also urged to contact the Lake Forest Park Police Department to report incidences of fraud or identity theft.

• Federal Trade Commission:
  ID Theft: Your National Resource about Identity Theft
  http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft/
  One-stop national resource to learn about the crime of identity theft.
• Federal Trade Commission: Take Charge: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft
  http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/idtheft.pdf
  Download a complete guide to identity theft, how to guard against it and how to fight the damage to your credit if it happens to you. Everyone should read this and keep a copy handy.
• Federal Trade Commission:
  Your Access to Free Credit Reports
  http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/freereports.htm
  Learn the details of your rights under the FCRA and the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions (FACT) Act, the annual free credit report program for consumers. Check to make sure someone isn't using your identity and clear up incorrect credit information. A poor credit score can cost you money when you apply for a loan, so it's worth taking the time to learn about and manage your credit. To get your credit reports click on the link to AnnualCreditReport.com below.
• AnnualCreditReport.com
  https://www.annualcreditreport.com/cra/index.jsp
  They report on your credit and you have the right to know what they're saying about you. Download instructions and a credit reporting form at the site. It's free, though the companies are willing to sell you the information and subscriptions to update services. Look for FAQs About Your Rights in Washington State. Sponsored by Equifax, TransUnion and Experian credit reporting agencies.

To find this page on the city website:
http://www.cityoflfp.com/city/pscomm/psc-links-idtheft.html