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CREDIT FRAUD: Fdic consumer alerts - phishing scamThe FDIC has created this webpage to inform and warn consumers about a type of fraud called “phishing.” The term "phishing" – as in fishing for confidential information - refers to a scam that encompasses fraudulently obtaining and using an individual's personal or financial information. This is how it works: Since January 23, 2004, criminals have been using the FDIC's name and reputation to perpetrate various “phishing” schemes. It is important to note that the FDIC will never ask for personal or confidential information in this manner. See the FDIC Privacy Policy for further information. If you suspect an e-mail or Web site is fraudulent, please report this information to the real bank, company or government agency, using a phone number or e-mail address from a reliable source. Example: If your bank's Web page looks different or unusual, contact the institution directly to confirm that you haven't landed on a copycat Web site set up by criminals. Also, contact the Internet Crime Complaint Center (www.ifccfbi.gov), a partnership between the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center. If you suspect that you have been a victim of identity theft, perhaps because you submitted personal information in response to a suspicious, unsolicited e-mail or you see unauthorized charges on your credit card, immediately contact your financial institution and, if necessary, close existing accounts and open new ones. Also contact the police and request a copy of any police report or case number for later reference. In addition, call the three major credit bureaus (Equifax at 800-525-6285, Experian at 888-397-3742 and TransUnion at 800-680-7289) to request that a fraud alert be placed on your credit report. ADDITIONAL CREDIT FRAUD RELATED FACTS Identity Thief - If Your Identity's Been Stolen - File A Report With Your Local Police Identity Thief - If Your Identity's Been Stolen - Contact The Fraud Departments Of Each Of The Three Major Credit Bureaus. Don't Fall For Offers That Guarantee To Get Your Credit What Documents Do I Need To File With My Complaint To The Ftc? Investment Frauds What Should You Do If You Lost A Credit Card? Identity Thief - Reading Credit Reports |
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