The following is a collection of third party website resources that can provide you with current news on fraudulent scams, fraud prevention tips, ways to report suspicious activity and more.
Identity & Fraud Protection Resources
FTC.gov (Federal Trade Commission)
- File a Consumer Complaint
- Report Identity Theft
- Get Your Free Credit Report
- Get Consumer Alerts
- Find Out About The Latest Scams
- Some counties in Nevada have a bad check restitution program. Please call your Local Police Department to see if a program is offered.
Freeze Access to Your Credit File with One of the Credit Bureaus:
Victim of Identity Theft? Place a Security Freeze
- Place a security freeze with ChexSystems to prevent accounts from being opened under your name.
MyMoney.gov
- Precautions to take with your Finances
- Learn how to Deter, Detect, and Defend Against Identity Theft
- Find Out About The Latest Scams
Identitytheft.gov
- Report Identity Theft
- Get a Personal Recovery Plan
- How to Recover from Identity Theft
- Support Team Chat Available Mon-Fri 9am-8pm EST
- Warning Signs of Identity Theft
- Helpful Contact Information
Fraud.org
- Fraud Prevention Tips
- Latest Fraud Tips
- File a Complaint
- Common Scams- What to Look For
AnnualCreditReport.com
- Check your credit report once a year to make sure all accounts and credit are correct and up to date