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Identity theft is one of the fastest
growing crimes in America. Identity thieves can rob you of money,
time, credit and your reputation.
From January 2000 - January 2002, identity theft reports to the
Federal Trade Commission grew tenfold to over 3,000 reports a
week. Two major credit card companies, Visa and MasterCard, have
documented a rise in credit card fraud losses due to identity
theft from about $760 million in 1996 to $1.1 billion in 2000 --
an increase of about 43 percent.
First Commercial Bank's Deluxe ID TheftBlockSM helps
you prevent criminals from tampering with your credit and stealing
your identity through a comprehensive early warning system that monitors
and reports potential fraudulent activities in your credit file. It
can help you get the early jump on would-be thieves before any damage
is done to your finances, your credit, and your name.
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If you are a victim of identity theft or would like further information
on how you can protect yourself, please contact the following government
agencies.
The Federal Trade Commission:
www.ftc.gov
Enforces various federal consumer protection laws and seeks to eliminate
and unfair practices that may threaten consumers.
The National Fraud Information Center:
www.fraud.org
A non-profit organization established in 1992 to assist in the fight
of telemarketing fraud.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation:
www.fbi.gov
Founded in 1908, the FBI provides investigative and law enforcement
assistance to protect individuals from violations of criminal law.
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