Identity theft takes a significant toll on the financial health of consumers each year. Protecting confidential financial information, such as Social Security numbers and credit card accounts, is not an easy task. So, what can you do to safeguard private financial information or recover from an ID theft episode? Several Web sites offer good advice on the subject. Here are a few:
AARP
www.aarp.org/money/consumer/articles/WiseConsumerIdentityTheft.html
Good primer on identity theft and guarding your financial privacy.
American Bankers Association
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www.aba.com/ABAEF/CNC--contips--idtheft.htm
Offers steps to protect against ID theft, and what to do if you become a victim.
Better Business Bureau
www.bbbonline.org/IDTheft/protect.asp
Covers the ins and outs of identity theft, and how to protect against it.
Federal Trade Commission
www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/idtheft/idt04.shtm
Features a wide range of information on fighting back against identity theft.
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National Foundation for Credit Counseling
www.nfcc.org/FinancialEducation/consumertips/consumertips--04.cfm
Provides consumer tips for identity theft prevention.
