The Federal Trade Commission has published this booklet to help raise awareness of identity theft . We encourage you to share it with your family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors. … Ask about information security procedures in your workplace or at businesses, doctors’ offices, or other institutions that collect your personally identifying information. Find out who has access to your personal information and verify thatit is handled securely. …

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FTC – ID Theft: What It's All About – BBB News Center