Defend Your Dollars

Consumers Union calls for congressional hearings on “fourth bureau” firms that track, sell consumer data

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:45:44 -0800

The so-called “fourth bureau,” are a collection of firms that sell data to lenders, landlords & employers

Consumers Union testimony on the Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2010

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 14:00:36 -0800

Consumers Union supports Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2010

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:21:17 -0800

ID Theft Alert: Digital Copiers

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:43:28 -0800

CBS ran a story about what they found on four digital copiers.

Support for the Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:31:48 -0800

According to a 2007 FTC study, 8.3 million U.S. adults become victims of ID theft each year.

America's Most Wanted takes on Identity Theft

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:13:43 -0800

Guest Post: Jaimee Napp, Executive Director, Identity Theft Action Council of Nebraska

Opt out of many mailing lists

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:43:35 -0800

What should I do if I become a victim of identity theft?

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:51:18 -0800

Computer Security Tips from the Government

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:28:40 -0800

Federal Trade Commission’s Identity Theft Page

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:27:33 -0800

Martha, San Martin, CA

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:11:58 -0800

For Martha, a letter regarding her new credit card marked the beginning of three troublesome years dealing with the damage caused by identity theft. The letter surprised Martha – she had never applied for one.

John, Virginia

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:08:51 -0800

John and his wife were both victims of identity theft. John has invested a significant amount of time and energy cleaning up his credit report and working to protect himself against further fraudulent activity.

Don, Texas

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:06:10 -0800

Don is upset about the effect identity theft has had on his credit report, and his ability to obtain new credit. He is also seeking employment and notes that his poor credit has made it difficult to get a job.

Margaret, Illinois

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:02:04 -0800

When Margaret’s identity was stolen, it resulted in several thousand dollars of charges at an electronics store and more than a few headaches.

Naomi B, Florida

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:55:56 -0800

Naomi B. was notified that her personal information had been compromised. She canceled all but two of her credit cards, and spent hours on the phone with credit card companies.