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Protect Yourself |
Consumer Protection Resources |
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
If you believe you are the victim of identity theft, contact the FTC. |
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Visit to Consumer.gov/idtheft |
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Call 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338); the hotline is available 9am-8pm Eastern Time. |
Also, contact each of the three credit reporting agencies listed below and your credit card issuer(s): |
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Visit Equifax.com or call 1-888-766-0008 |
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Visit Experian.com or call 1-888-397-3742 |
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Visit Transunion.com or call 1-800-680-7289 |
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- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Report information or complaints of public corruption and/or government fraud - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: |
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Call 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) |
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- National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
Provides information and links to additional flood insurance information. |
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Visit on to Floodsmart.gov |
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Call 1-800-638-6620 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
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Protect Yourself from Fraud |
- Survivors, Don't Become Victims, Too
- Advice Regarding Charitable Giving
- Avoid E-mail or Mail Scams
While e-mail solicitation is a tool used by the Red Cross in its fundraising efforts, the Red Cross DOES NOT send unsolicited e-mail (or "spam"). The Red Cross will only send e-mail to individuals who have previously signed up to receive e-mail updates or who have previously made a contribution online. |
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- Donate using Secure Web Sites - Avoiding Fraud
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Protect Your Health and Stay Safe |
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PLEASE NOTE: The inclusion of organizations or agencies within this section does not constitute an endorsement from the American Red Cross.
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