Consumer Protection Assistance Center

One of the primary functions of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is to serve as the nation’s consumer protection champion. The FTC provides the information consumers need to prevent fraud, deception, and unfair business practices in the marketplace.

According to the FTC, identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the country. A recent FTC report found that identity theft cost consumers and businesses $53 billion last year, with close to 10 million Americans falling victim to thieves using their name and other personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank and credit card numbers to establish credit or buy products.

Congressman Boehlert is working hard to combat identity theft and protect consumers. During the 108th Congress, he supported legislation that the House passed that would amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act by giving people new weapons against identity theft. There is no guarantee that people will never experience identity theft. But Congressman Boehlert will continue to fight in Congress to crack down on the unconscionable crime of stealing your identity.

Congressman Boehlert has provided the following links to help you to protect yourself and to avoid being a victim. Please click on the following links for information:



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