Louisiana

Identity Theft

Know Your Rights

• A Guide from the FTC: What is Identity Theft? (Information, sample letters, and more.)

  Find out about identity theft and what you can do to protect yourself. Includes links to sample letters, plus other helpful information. Read More

  By:

  Federal Trade Commision (FTC)

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Attorney General's Consumer Protection Section

  The Consumer Protection Section of the Attorney General's office is responsible for enforcing Louisiana's consumer protection laws. This site has information and other resources, including a link to the page where you can learn about how to file a complaint about a consumer issue. Content Detail

  By:

  State of Louisiana

• Avoid foreclosure rescue scams! Tips from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

  Watch this video to learn more about foreclosure rescue scams and how to avoid becoming a victim. Read More

  By:

  Federal Trade Commission -- FTC

• Avoid Identity Theft Video from the FTC

  Content Detail

  By:

  Federal Trade Comission

• Beware of Medical Card Scams -- Information from the Federal Trade Commision

  See this online warning from the Federal Trade Commission about con artists and possible thieves who offer to send you medical cards or health care cards just to try to get you to give them personal information. Content Detail

  By:

  FTC -- Federal Trade Commission

• Defiendase Contra el Robo de Identidad

  En este sitio Web encontrará todo lo que necesita saber sobre el crimen del robo de identidad.Aquí la Comisión Federal de Comercio (Federal Trade Commission, FTC), la agencia nacional de protección del consumidor, le provee información detallada sobre cómo Detener, Detectar, y Defenderse contra el robo de identidad. Content Detail

  By:

  Comisión Federal de Comercio

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Did Someone Steal Your Identity?

  Step-by-step guide for how to help prevent identity theft or how to deal with it if you are a victim. Content Detail

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  Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI), Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut, and staff from CTLawHelp.org with funding from the Legal Services Corporation’s Technology Initiatives Grant Program.

• Fighting Back Against Identity Theft

  Learn how to prevent identity theft. Here is information and a video from the Federal Trade Commission. Content Detail

  By:

  Federal Trade Commission

• Financial protection for older Americans

  Tools to help seniors with money matters. Content Detail

  By:

  Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

• How to Report a Lost or Stolen Mobile Device

  Tips for where to call if you lose your phone or other mobile device. Content Detail

  By:

  Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

• Identity Theft -- What You Can Do to Protect Yourself

  See this brochure for basic information about identity theft and what you can do to defend yourself. Content Detail

  By:

  Louisiana State Bar Association

• Taking Charge -- What to do if your identity is stolen.

  Information about steps to take if you find out that you are targeted by an identity thief. Content Detail

  By:

  FTC -- Federal Trade Commission

• Video: How to file a consumer complaint with the Federal Trade Commission

  See this video from the FTC to learn how to file a complaint with this agency. This may help you deal with scams and ripoffs. Read More

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• BANKING & YOUR MONEY

  Helpful banking tips from the FDIC. Read More

  By:

  FDIC

• Consumer Brochures for Seniors -- Free

  Brochures for seniors about scams, debt collectors, and more. Content Detail

  By:

  National Consumer Law Center