Crime / Criminal Justice: Fraud / Identity Theft

  1. AARP ElderWatch -

    Fighting to protect older Americans from financial fraud in the state of Colorado. From the Colorado Attorney General and the AARP Foundation.
  2. Anti-Phishing Working Group -

    Eliminating identity theft and fraud from phishing / email spoofing.
  3. Colorado Bureau of Investigation Identity Theft Unit -

    Includes 24 Hour ID Theft Hotline, CBI's role, types of identity theft, prevention information, victim information, identity theft news articles, etc.
  4. Consumer Fraud in the United States, 2011 -

    From the Federal Trade Commission.
  5. FakeChecks.org -

    From the National Consumers League - provides fraud tests to assess your risk on being scammed, as well as prevention tips.
  6. Fighting Back Against Identity Theft -

    Information from the Federal Trade Commission.
  7. How Identity Theft Works -
  8. Identity Theft -

    Includes a brochure, information, and links from Colorado Springs Police Department.
  9. Identity Theft -

    Information from Answers.com.
  10. Identity Theft - Consumer Resource Guide -

    Information from the Colorado Attorney General.
  11. Identity Theft and Identity Fraud -

    Information from the U.S. Department of Justice.
  12. Identity Theft Repair Kit -

    From the website of the Colorado Attorney General.
  13. Identity Theft Resource Center -
  14. Identity Theft Resource Center - Spanish Language -
  15. Identity Theft Resources -

    Information from the Colorado Attorney General.
  16. Looks Too Good To Be True -

    Research different types of online fraud and scams, victims' stories, tips, consumer alerts, teen section, and more.
  17. National Council Against Health Fraud -
  18. OnGuard Online -

    Practical tips from the federal government and technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information.
  19. OptOutPrescreen.com -

    Allows consumers to stop credit card offers or unwanted credit cards.
  20. Phishing -

    Gives information on phishing, Internet attempts to fraudulently acquire sensitive information, such as passwords and credit card details. From Wikipedia.
  21. Robo de Identidad -

    Identity Theft - Spanish-language; from the Federal Trade Commission.
  22. Taking Charge: What to Do If Your Identity Is Stolen -

    Resource from the Federal Trade Commission which includes a checklist of steps to take and contact information if your identity is stolen.
  23. U.S. Postal Inspection Service -

    Provides information on mail fraud, scheme alerts, consumer awareness tips, and more.