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Taking Back the I.D.

Resolving Specific Identity Theft Problems, Part 1

By Robert E. Holtfreter, Ph.D., Educator Associate Member

From the January/February 2009 issue of Fraud Magazine

Our clients and employers look for our counsel on all fraud matters. But our concerned friends, family, and community members repeatedly ask two questions on one type of fraud: "How do I protect myself against identify theft?" and "What do I do if I'm a victim of identity theft?" We have to know what to tell them.

Resolving Specific Identity Theft Problems, Part 2

By Robert E. Holtfreter, Ph.D., Educator Associate Member

From the March/April 2009 issue of Fraud Magazine

Part 2 of this column continues to outline detailed procedures to follow when attempting to resolve various types of identity theft frauds. See Part 1 for procedures to follow when attempting to resolve problems with unscrupulous debt collectors and frauds relating to certain types of identy theft.