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END ID THEFT
Welcome to the Maricopa County Attorney’s web site on combating identity theft. Here you will find the tools necessary to protect yourself from becoming a victim of identity theft and information that you will need if you are unfortunate enough to become an identity theft victim.
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office is on the cutting edge of identity theft prosecution. We were one of the first offices in the country to implement a separate bureau dedicated to prosecuting fraud and identity theft.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Town of Fountain Hills is providing citizens with a safe and free solution to help destroy unwanted sensitive documents.
The town is partnering with TNT Shredding LLC to provide this free on-site shredding event where citizens can see their documents shredded while you wait.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Fountain Hills Library, corner of El Lago Blvd. and La Montana Dr. in Fountain Hills
Visit http://website.fh.az.gov/paper-shredding.aspx for more information
The Pinal County Federal Credit Union is proud to sponsor an shred-a-thon for residents on Saturday, January 30, 2010, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
The shred-a-thon will be held at Mountain Vista Park in Queen Creek. The park is on the corner of Mountain Vista Blvd. and Hunt Highway. The first two banker's boxes are free and additional boxes will be $5.00 each. Visit www.mysantanheights.org for more details.
WIN A FREE SHREDDER
 Winner - Bill & Maria Doyle!
Congratulations! Bill & Maria Doyle from Phoenix are the new winners in the Free Shredder Giveaway from End ID Theft.com! They are pictured here accepting their prize from County Attorney Andrew Thomas.
Sign up for End ID Theft e-mail alerts and be automatically entered into our monthly drawing for a free personal *shredder! Alerts will make you aware of the identity theft news and tips you need to know to stay safe! (*Shredder courtesy of Wal-Mart)
ID THEFT RESOURCES
Predicting Social Security numbers from public data
The study analyzed people born after 1988, when the government began issuing numbers at birth and the research staff was able to identify the first five Social Security digits for 44% of individuals. They got all nine digits for 8.5% of those people in fewer than 1,000 attempts. The findings have been sent to the Social Security Administration and other government agencies with suggestions that they adopt a more random system for assigning numbers. The predictability of the numbers increases the risk of identity theft, which cost Americans almost $50 billion in 2007 alone. Read full report
Ten Timely Tips for Holiday Shopping
Click here for helpful tips
New Identity Theft Kit Now Available
A new identity theft kit is now available through the Federal Trade Commission. The kit supports federal efforts to reduce the risk of becoming an identity theft victim and identifies resources to help identify those who are victims of identity theft. Visit www.ftc.gov to get more information, including free brochures; an educational video and presentation slides.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
The FTC has released its 2008 annual report detailing consumer complaints about fraud and identity theft. Arizona remains number one in identity theft complaints per capita. Visit the FTC www.ftc.gov website to learn more about how Arizona fared or download the full report click here.
New Federal Law Targets Identity Theft
In October 2008, President Bush signed into law a bill that seeks to make it easier for prosecutors to go after cybercrooks, while ensuring that identity theft victims are compensated for their time and trouble when convicted identity thieves are forced to cough up ill-gotten gains. "The Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2008" lowers the bar prosecutors need to clear before bringing cybercrime charges against an individual.
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