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| Identity Theft is a Crime! |
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| What is Identity Theft and What Can You Do to Help Prevent it? |
- What is Identity Theft?
Identity Theft is the theft of personal information for criminal use. Personal information that is typically stolen includes names, social security numbers, date of birth and account numbers. Once acquired, this information can be used for fraudulent purposes. The consumer who's identity has be stolen may suffer any number of consequences. Read More >>
- What Can You Do to Help Prevent Identity Theft?
The first step is to never disclose sensitive account or personal information to unknown businesses or individuals. Read More >>
- Chino Federal Takes Measures to Protect Your Identity!
We take your privacy very seriously. The staff of Chino Federal will not divulge your personal information to any outside party, except as required by law. Read More>>
- Resources to Fight Identity Theft:
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| If You Believe That Your Identity Has Been Stolen or
Compromised: |
- Call Chino
Federal Credit Union immediately and inform us of the situation. Ask
to place a fraud alert on your account
- Contact
one of the three major credit bureaus and discuss weather you need
to place a fraud alert on your file:
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| Equifax |
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Experian |
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TransUnion |
1 800 525-6287
P.O. Box 740250
Atlanta, GA 30374 |
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1 888 397-3742
P.O. Box 1017
Allen, TX 75013 |
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1 800 680-7289
P.O. Box 6790
Fullerton, CA 92634 |
| Report
all suspicious contacts to the Federal Trade Commission through the
Internet at www.ftc.gov or by calling 1 877 IDTHEFT. |
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| * Source:
Credit Union Magazine, November 2005 |
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