Useful government, consumer websites to help you protect your identity

 Sign up for FREE identity fraud protection ...

The State of Ohio has arranged for you the opportunity to enroll in Debix Identity Protection service at no cost to you. The service will allow you to protect your identity and approve any new accounts opened in your name.
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> Website of Debix Identity Protection Network (http://www.debix.com/stateofohio)

Check to see if you or your spouse were included in the uncashed refund check data - Look up Tool

 Protect against identity theft...

Federal Trade Commission's Identify Theft Site - This site educates consumer's on the risks of identify theft and addresses how to deter, detect and defend against it. The website also offers tools to help victims file a complaint with the FTC or resolve a specific ID theft problem.

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Video -
Don't Be an On-line Victim: How to Guard Against Internet Thieves and Electronic Scams

OnGuardOnline.gov - Tips and techniques from federal government to help consumers guard against online identity theft and privacy scams.

U.S. PIRG - This website offers financial privacy and security resources, including information about stopping identify theft.

Annual Credit Report - This website allows you to request your free copy once a year, do not contact the three nationwide consumer reporting companies individually; they provide free annual credit reports only through annualcreditreport.com, 877-322-8228, and Annual Credit Report Request Service, P.O. Box 105281, Atlanta, GA 30348-5281.

To purchase copies of your credit reports or place a fraud alert, contact:

 Recover from identify theft...

Report Identify Theft to:
Identity Theft Clearinghouse
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, D.C. 20580
Browse "Defend: Recover from Identity Theft"
Call 1-877-IDTHEFT (438-4338)

Ohio Identity Theft Victim Assistance Kit -
Attorney General's Office created the Identity Theft Verification Passport, a unique program which provides victims of identity theft a method of demonstrating to law
enforcement and creditors that their identity has been stolen, and of rehabilitating their credit
history and identifying any fraudulent criminal charges.

You may also call the AG's Identity Theft hotline at 888-694-3463 or 800-282-0515 or browse the AG's I.D. protection page.

Department of Commerce Consumer Hotline - 866-278-0003; hours are 8 to 5 pm Monday thru Friday, if someone wants to talk to a live person about what to do if they have concerns about their bank account.

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Get Help

How to protect yourself - Website of Debix Identity Protection Network

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Identity Protection for State Employees - FAQ

Identity Protection for State Employees - Updates

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